PICTURES: Congressman Aderholt Promotes The Brain Tumor Foundation

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CONGRESSMAN ADERHOLT PROMOTES BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Below are remarks from Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) during a press conference to promote the importance of early detection in combating brain tumors. The press conference took place in front of the Brain Tumor Foundation’s Bobby Murcer Mobile MRI Unit, parked in front of the U.S. Capitol. The Brain Tumor Foundation provided free MRI brain scans to Congressmen, Congressional staff and the general public on Monday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 5th from 8:30AM to 6:00PM.

Congressman Robert Aderholt, who was instrumental in helping to bring the Mobile MRI Unit to Washington D.C., and Congressman Eliot Engel (NY-17) joined The Brain Tumor Foundation at the press conference to highlight the importance of early detection and to recognize Brain Tumor Awareness Month. For more information, visit www.roadtoearlydetection.org.

“Unfortunately, I know the heartache associated with losing someone to cancer, as so many Americans have also experienced. Early detection is the key to treating most diseases and illnesses, and that’s why this Mobile MRI Unit has the potential of being such a powerful tool in fighting tumors and making America healthier. I applaud the work that the Brain Tumor Foundation is doing, especially in the area of early detection and I hope that more and more Americans learn about the valuable resources available to fight cancer.”

“I would miss a great opportunity, here today, if I didn’t mention David Welch. I met David a couple of years ago and he was the one who talked to me about the importance of early tumor detection and the idea of this MRI truck. Last summer, he told me about his dream of bringing this MRI truck to Capitol Hill and I am glad that his dream has become a reality."

"It has been a pleasure to work with the Brain Tumor Foundation and this great cause of fighting cancer through early detection. Early detection and complete removal is the best method of treatment but Health professionals cannot implement this treatment if you are not getting scanned.”

NOTE: Pictures of the event are below:

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