TRENTON -- In honor of the 20^th annual observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will kick-off “New Jersey’s Statewide Pink Ribbon Campaign to End Breast Cancer” on the steps of the State House on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at 12:00 Noon.

DHSS Commissioner Clifton R. Lacy, M.D. will be joined by female members of the legislature and the governor’s cabinet to support the statewide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. This year’s recognition is sponsored by DHSS’ New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) Program.

The kick-off event will include the reading of a proclamation signed by the Governor, as well as details of “Paint the County Pink” events, which will be hosted throughout the state during the month of October.

PRESS CONFERENCE

Wednesday, September 29, 2004

State House – Steps

West State Street, Trenton

12 Noon

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PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 For Release: September 28, 2004	Clifton R. Lacy, M.D. Commissioner For Further Information Contact: Jennifer Sciortino 609-984-7160

MEDIA ADVISORY: NJ Department of Health and Senior Services to Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign on the Steps of the State House
TRENTON -- In honor of the 20^th annual observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will kick-off “New Jersey’s Statewide Pink Ribbon Campaign to End Breast Cancer” on the steps of the State House on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at 12:00 Noon. DHSS Commissioner Clifton R. Lacy, M.D. will be joined by female members of the legislature and the governor’s cabinet to support the statewide Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. This year’s recognition is sponsored by DHSS’ New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection (NJCEED) Program. The kick-off event will include the reading of a proclamation signed by the Governor, as well as details of “Paint the County Pink” events, which will be hosted throughout the state during the month of October. PRESS CONFERENCE Wednesday, September 29, 2004 State House – Steps West State Street, Trenton 12 Noon # # #
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