12 2 STA T .534 1 PROCL A M AT I O N8 281 — A UG .2 6, 2 0 08 grams,ce rem oni es, an d ac t i v ities to recogni z et h e man y contri bu tions o f our N ation ’ s minority enter p rises .I N W I T N ES SW H E R E OF , I have hereunto set my hand this t w enty - fifth day of A ugust, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the U nited States of America the two hundred and thirty-third. G EORGE W. B USH Proclam a ti o n82 8 1 o fAug u s t2 6, 2 0 08 Nation a lOv a r ian C an ce r Aw arene s s M ont h,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation D uring Nationa l Ovarian C ancer Awareness M onth, we remember those whose lives have been affected by this deadly disease, and we under- score our commitment to battling ovarian cancer for the sa k e of women around the world. Each year, thousands of American women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many will lose their lives to this disease. Because ovarian can- cer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, it is vital for women to make regular visits to their doctors for screenings and to discuss risk factors and warning signs. Early detection is the best way to help doc- tors diagnose cancer before it has a chance to spread. It also makes treatment more effective and increases the chances for survival. I en- courage all women to learn more about preventive measures and screening options that may help to save their lives. America leads the world in medical research, and my Administration remains dedicated to the fight against ovarian cancer. I signed the ‘ ‘Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 20 0 5 ,’’ or ‘‘ J ohanna’s Law,’’ that helps to raise awareness among women and health care providers about female reproductive cancers. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) and the Centers for Disease Con- trol and P revention are conducting important research to help make the innovative advances we need in order to eradicate this disease. NIH’s Cancer Genome Atlas is also helping researchers gain a greater understanding of the genetic sources of cancer. Together, we will con- tinue building on our progress until there is a cure for cancer. As we observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor those who have fought this disease. We also recognize the compassionate caregivers, doctors, and researchers who are dedicated to preventing, detecting, and treating ovarian cancer. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Con- stitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sep- tember 200 8 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care profes- sionals, educators, volunteers, and the people of the United States to continue our Nation’s strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer.
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