SAMPLE VOLUNTEER TESTIMONY COULD INCLUDE:
My name is (Name) and I am an advocate for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. I am in STRONG SUPPORT of HB 1301 HD1 SD1 – RELATING TO CANCER.
[We encourage you to add a personal story or connection to cancer ; i.e. specific experiences, or anything additional to personalize your testimony]
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Hawaii with 2,500 deaths each year and the leading cause of death among Asian Americans and the second-leading cause (after heart disease) among Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander individuals.
Research is critical to understanding and reducing cancer disparities, as well as examining gaps in cancer prevention and care delivery that contribute to these disparities including the identification of new cancer risk factors which can lead to new intervention approaches to reduce cancer disparities and promote health equity.
Everyone should have equitable access to quality cancer care and an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. Our ability to continue to make progress against cancer relies heavily on eliminating the inequities that exist in cancer care, including research. Data collection will aid future research to improve health equity for minority populations unique to the people of Hawaii.
Please support and pass HB 1301 HD1 SD1.
Sincerely,
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