Antoine
Gaber's speech:
It
is an honor to attend the opening of the start
of a 7 month Antoine Gaber Art Exhibition
Tour under the theme " Passion for Life",
in support of the fight against breast cancer
to benefit the women of the State of Quintana
Roo, Mexico. First I would like to acknowledge
that without the outstanding support through
the Patronage of the Senator Joaquin, the
support of the Honorary Members, and Prof
Roca, this event would have not been possible.
I am also grateful for the collaboration of
the officials from the Government of Mexico,
Canada and US for facilitating such an important
event in support of the women of the State
of Quintana Roo.
I would particularly like to acknowledge the
kind support of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
of Canada, the Honorable Bill Graham and his
wife for personally assisting me in resolving
some issues during the planning process of
this event.
It is rewarding to realize that all of us,
gathered here tonight are joining forces for
the same cause, the fight against breast cancer.
I
am sure that all of us know or have lost a
family member, friend, or relative from this
terrible disease. Unfortunatly, 1 women out
of 9 is likely to develop breast cancer in
her lifetime. Early detection and advances
in clinical research are 2 important factors
to improve patient survival and quality of
life in the fight against this disease.
As too many women in Mexico die because of
late detection, it becomes of upmost importance
that women of Mexico are even more sensitized
to the importance of regular self breast examination.
It
is all, our responsibility to ensure that
education about the disease continues and
spreads across the Country, and with the help
of better communication channels such as the
media, and such fundraising events, we will
reach our goal and be able to save lives.
I am pleased to announce that the funds raised
will ge given to the Grupo Desafio de Quintana
Roo, A.C. representing in this State the Associasion
Mexicanna de Lucha contra el Cancer A.C. The
theme of the Antoine Gaber Art Exhibition
Tour in Mexico is about "Passion for
Life". It is all about the passion for
the people and the passion of the arts. This
fundraising exhibition tour is an opportunity
for all the Americas to join throught the
exchange of culture and the arts to fight
a common cause, Breast Cancer.
I would like to conclude by thanking all of
you for your presence today, at the Antoine
Gaber Art Exhibition Tour, Press Conference
and hope that together, united for the same
cause, we will one day soon, cure this terrible
disease.
