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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, carcinoid cancer is the result of changes in the gastrointestinal system
which cause neuroendocrine cells to grow abnormally and form slow-growing,microscopic
tumors,which,if untreated,can expand and create numerous serious symptoms and even
cause death; and
WHEREAS, carcinoid cancer is commonly misdiagnosed due to the symptomatic
similarities to other maladies, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, anxiety, and Crohns
disease; and
WHEREAS,the symptoms of carcinoid cancer include abdominal pain,swelling of
the skin around the face and neck,wheezing,upset stomach, and some symptoms of heart
failure, including breathlessness; and
WHEREAS,by raising public awareness of carcinoid cancer, the State of Colorado
seeks to minimize the devastating effects of the illness among Coloradans; and
WHEREAS, the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation and Poudre Valley Cancer
Treatment and Research Center are committed to supporting carcinoid research and
fostering excellence in cancer care; and
WHEREAS, the Second Annual Run For Hope 5K will be held on August 12, 20o6
to raise support for the Caring for Carcinoid Foundation and the Poudre Valley Cancer
Treatment and Research Center;
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of Fort Collins,do herebyproclaim
August 2oo6 as
CARCINOID CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
and encourage the citizens of Fort Collins to become aware of this devastating disease and
to participate in support for research to find a cure.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of
Fort Collins this 18th day of July,A.D. 2oo6.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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