ATLANTA (March 2, 2010) – Sen. Gail Buckner (D-Jonesboro) is announcing a press conference where senators and representatives will join William Todd, executive director of the Georgia Cancer Coalition, to discuss the voluntary check-off on Georgia’s State income tax form to donate to the research and prevention of cancer in Georgia. Legislation authored by Sen. Buckner was originally dedicated to breast cancer, prostate cancer and ovarian cancer. During the 2009 Session, a bill was passed to open the donations up to cover all forms of cancer. Since the creation of the Georgia cancer check-off on income tax forms, more than $2.75 million has been donated.
WHO: Sen. Gail Buckner and other legislators
William Todd, Georgia Cancer Coalition
WHEN: Monday, March 8, 2010
12:30 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol Rotunda
Atlanta, GA 30334
To contact William Todd, Georgia Cancer Coalition:
The Hurt Building
Suite 700
50 Hurt Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.584.7720
Sen. Gail Buckner represents the 44th Senate District, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry counties. She can be reached by phone at 404.463.5260 or email at gail.buckner@senate.ga.gov.
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
March 2, 2010
For Information Contact:
Kallarin Richards, Senior Communications Specialist
kallarin.richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028