Observing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Representative Kevin Chambliss (D-Homestead) was proud to present a $500,000 check to the City of Homestead during the Council Presentation Ceremony earlier this week. The appropriation, included in this year’s state budget, was passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor, and is allocated for breast cancer screening. As an early detection and preventive measure, breast cancer screenings are encouraged and critical for women.
Representative Chambliss was joined by Councilwoman Patricia Fairclough-Staggers, Mayor Steven Losner, and city council officials for the presentation and breast cancer awareness acknowledgments.
The following statements were made during the presentation ceremony.
“I am sure most of us have had someone impacted by breast cancer or some form of cancer. Thank you to Representative Chambliss as well as his other colleagues in the state legislature to bring funding to the city of Homestead; and as a result of this Council, staff, and Representative Chambliss, we have half a million dollars to help women in this community get what they need to battle breast cancer,” said Councilwoman Fairclough-Staggers.
“What’s the old saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? It may not be prevented, but we got 500,000 ounces of hopefully a lot of prevention or at least early detection that will lead to a lifetime cure,” said Mayor Losner.
“I sat and watched my aunt go through breast cancer. I literally saw her physically, emotionally, and even sometimes spiritually deteriorate, but for the grace of God, she survived, overcame, and now is a leading nonprofit CEO. When I think about this story and other countless stories of all the women here in this community, I am proud to work with my colleagues in securing funding to provide these lifesaving preventive services,” said Representative Chambliss.
