On May 16, 2007 Janet Turcotte, C3 Advocate and stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, was formally recognized on the floor of the United States Senate by Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) for all of her hard work in colorectal cancer advocacy.
Janet has forged a very strong relationship with the Senator and his staff. She has sat down for meetings, written letters and made phone calls all in order to educate them on colorectal cancer and the need for increased funding.
In March Janet participated in C3’s Annual Call-on Congress. During a meeting with Senator Cardin she had the opportunity to present to him one of the saddlecloths from the 2006 Preakness Stakes, an annual horserace in Maryland, which she had stitched the Colorectal Cancer Blue Star of Hope on.
“Janet Turcotte has led a courageous fight against colorectal cancer”, said Senator Cardin. “To help save lives, she is now bringing that fight to the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Her message is an urgent and important one. With appropriate screening, colon cancer is highly detectable and curable if found early.”
C3 applauds Janet on everything she has accomplished so far as an advocate. Janet’s recognition will be forever stored in the United States Library of Congress. To read it for yourself click here.
May 18, 2007 at 1:20 am, Rob Michelson said:
Way to go Janet ! You have gotten C3 into the Congressional Record, the Blue Star of Hope onto the saddlecloths at the Preakness, and attention onto a disease which can be prevented through screening. You have saved lives !
May 18, 2007 at 7:00 am, Kate Murphy said:
Congratulations, Janet, on a wonderful recognition of your work to get the message out that cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable. You will save lives!
May 18, 2007 at 9:51 am, Jo-Ellen said:
Way to go, Janet! What a tremendous honor to both you and to C3 : this is the 2nd Preakness to carry the Colon Star for all of us. To those of us who have had colorectal cancer, it represents more than this one day, it truly recognizes the fact that we are here; a silent disease but a vibrant and speaking-up population who now has very public recognition showing the time to stop it in its tracks is literally now on the track!
I am so proud of you I can hardly stand it! I will be cheering for you, Street Sense and his 7 good buddies as they cross the finish line where we are all winners.
Wishing you well and with thanks,
Jo-Ellen
May 18, 2007 at 10:50 am, Nancy Roach said:
Janet, you are an amazing woman. Thank you for all you do, and for sharing your story with us.
Much love,
Nancy
May 18, 2007 at 11:37 am, Cheryl Cowles said:
Congratulations Janet! I think what you’re doing is a great example of being creative and showing all of us the sky is the limit in getting the word out about colon cancer. I’m very excited for you. Your strength and courage is such an inspiration to me. Cheryl
May 18, 2007 at 12:47 pm, Carlea Bauman said:
Yay Janet! It was an honor to be a witness to that saddle cloth presentation to Senator Cardin. Congratulations on this tremendous achievement. Your strength, commitment and passion will undoubtedly save lives.
May 18, 2007 at 2:11 pm, Joe Arite said:
Way to go Janet!! This is huge. We have a seat at the table.
Best Regards,
Joe
May 18, 2007 at 11:01 pm, Deborah Kanter said:
Janet, you amaze and inspire! Everyone who sees the race or reads your story, will remember. The blue star takes on such significance and power.
Thank you so much, Janet,
Deborah
May 19, 2007 at 7:09 pm, Sharon said:
Janet,
I have ALWAYS been PROUD of YOU!! You are an amazing woman inside and and out. And yes…..you ARE making a difference not only to the research but to people you will never know. And angel lives within us all…….and your’s has learned how to fly! Thank you!
June 20, 2007 at 5:12 pm, Ann Wornick said:
Janet, it was an honor to meet you at Call On Congress, you are quite an inspiration!
Congratulations to you and best to everyone out there that will be touched by your outreach.