Senate Bill 161 Passes through the Senate Health Committee with flying colors!

We are pleased to announce that SB 161 passed the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Senator Roderick Wright was accompanied by lead sponsor, Rev. Tammie Denyse of Carrie's TOUCH and co-sponsor, Alicia Sanchez of the American Cancer Society.  The room was silent as three-time cancer survivor, Jerri Carpentier shared her heart wrenching testimony of her recent challenges with intravenous chemotherapy because she cannot afford the $2,000 per round co-pay for the oral equivalent. Jerri's story touch those in attendance and brought life to the reason this bill needs to be passed into law!

We extend a special THANK YOU to those of you that offered your support and we look forward to working with you again as the bill makes its way through the legislative process .