October 13th has been designated
METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg,
in an effort to focus public attention on this significant, under-served breast cancer population.

On this day in 2007, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN), along with Young Survival Coalition (YSC), and in conjunction with NYU Cancer Institute, held  an educational conference devoted solely to the treatment and concerns of people living with advanced breast cancer.

Signed proclamation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg
declaring October 13 Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City, NY declared October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Chicago, IL Mayor Richard M. Daley issued a resolution to declare October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness  Day.


Buffalo Grove,  Illinois President Elliott Hartstein introduced a proclamation
to declare October 13  Metastatic Breast Cancer MBC Awareness Day.


Philadelphia, PA Mayor, John Street  issued a proclamation to declare October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


The Mayor of Princeton, NJ  Phyllis L. Marchand, proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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click here for info on their special event
click here to view a photo of the Mayor signing the proclamation
click here to view a photo of the Mayor with the Princeton group


John E. Baldacci, the Governor of the state of Maine, proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day . 
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Rod R. Blagojevich, the Governor of the state of Illinois, proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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click here for info on their special event in Chicago
click here to read the story of an MBCN member
click here for a news story from the University of Chicago

The Governor of the state of Georgia declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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The Mayor of Cambridge, MA proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


John C. Tkazyik, the Mayor of the city of Poughkeepsie, NY proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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click here to read the news announcement of the proclamation


Cindy Ryu, the Mayor of Shoreline, WA  proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Mayor J. Bert Mahoney, the Mayor of Waterford, NY  declared October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Town council members of Old Orchard Beach, ME James Long, Shawn O'Neill, Roxanne Frenette, Robin Dayton and Sharri MacDonald proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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The Mayor of Lewiston, MA proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. 
 

Governor Jodi Rell of the state of Connecticut  proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. 

 
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm of the state of Michigan declared October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Mayor Pat L. McCrory, Mayor of Charlotte, NC proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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click here to read another news story


Will Wynn, the Mayor of  Austin, TX  proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Jake MacKenzie, the Mayor of Rohnert Park, CA proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Ellen Moyer, Mayor of Annapolis, MD proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
click here to view a photo of the proclamation along with the Mayor and women living with mbc
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David B. Cohen, Mayor of Newton, MA declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Ronald O. Loveridge, the Mayor of the City of Riverside, CA proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Governor Christine O. Gregoire of the state of Washington proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Mayor Tom Martin of Lubbock, TX, along with City Council members Jim Gilbreath,
Linda DeLeon, Floyd Price, Todd R. Klein, Paul R. Beane and John W. Leonard III, recognized October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Gregory A. Ballard, Mayor of Indianapolis, IN proclaimed October 13 
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Richard Cohen, Mayor of Agawam, MA proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


Domenic Sarno, Mayor of Springfield, MA proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


Edward Gibson, Mayor of West Springfield, MA proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino of Boston, MA declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


The Governor of the state of Maryland proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
click here to read the news article
click here for A Brave Battle from the Maryland Sentinel


The state of Massachusetts Department of Health issued an endorsement of October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


The Mayor of the city of Albuquerque, NM proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


The Mayor of Kingston, NY declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


The Mayor of Orlando, FL declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

James Doyle, Mayor of Pawtucket, RI declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Governor Ritter of the state of Colorado declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Gary Orr, Mayor of Marysville, MI declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Bob Barrett, Mayor of Peoria, AZ  declared October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Don Gough, Mayor of Lynwood, WA and Loren Simmonds,
Council President of Lynwood, WA proclaimed October 13
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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Mayor Lamar Fisher of Pompano Beach, FL proclaimed
October 13 Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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