Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. While we don’t know the exact causes of breast cancer, we do know that early detection is key to effective treatment and a healthy recovery. Regular mammograms are something that all women 40+ should be getting. You owe it to yourself and to your loved ones.

For more on breast cancer:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=LRN&dt=5

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Are you registered?

Some residents have concerns about being registered to vote. If you are not sure that you are registered, or still need to register, check out http://www.voteforchange.org/. It’s simple and painless. October 14th is the deadline.

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Thank You

I’d like to thank the voters of Plainfield for supporting me and Adrian Mapp in the Democratic June Primary. Your overwhelming support demonstrated through time, energy and donations made the campaign a huge success. This is truly a victory for all Plainfield residents.

On a personal note, I know that my father, the late Mayor Albert T. McWilliams, would have been ecstatic about the results of the election. My father was a good man and a great leader. He always put Plainfield residents first when making decisions that would affect the City. I was blessed to have him as a role model and I look forward to moving Plainfield in the right direction with the same level of dedication that my father had.

Speaking of great men, another inspiration of mine is Barack Obama. It is rare to find a candidate that is both intelligent and charismatic with a good heart and true desire to serve the American people. He’s the first nominee in my generation’s recollection that has truly spoken to young adults in America. He’s simply inspirational and I am proud to be on the Democratic ticket with Barack Obama this Fall.

With only 44 days until the November election, the Obama Campaign is in full force. The Plainfield Headquarter’s kick-off event and rally was a success. I encourage any interested resident to make time to volunteer.

There will be a Union County Youth Rally for Obama on Saturday October 4, 2008 in Elizabeth. Tell all the young people you know to come out, get registered to vote and meet young people in the Union County with a passion to bring the change we need to America.

Union County Youth Rally for Obama
Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Shiloh Baptist Church (of Elizabeth)
95 Murray Street
Elizabeth, NJ

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