(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the eradication of all cancers is essential to the quality of life of Coloradans. The general assembly recognizes that the mission of the Colorado Cancer Coalition is to bring together and coordinate cancer prevention, early detection, treatment support, and research efforts to improve the quality of life of every person in Colorado.
The general assembly further finds and declares that the Colorado Cancer Coalitionis a network of organizations and individuals that provide leadership and coordination of services for cancer patients and their families. The general assembly further finds and declares that the coalition serves as a catalyst for cancer prevention and control activities throughout the state. The general assembly further recognizes that the coalition partners with many organizations that strive to ensure that adequate prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship care are available and accessible to all Coloradans.
The general assembly further finds and declares that cancer affects not only thosewho are diagnosed but also their families, friends, communities, and places of work. Education, awareness, and personal advocacy are essential to the eradication of all cancers. The general assembly further finds and declares that the Colorado Cancer Coalition strives to achieve the goals and objectives set forth in the coalition's Colorado cancer plan throughout the state, which are integral in addressing the needs of cancer patients, survivors, and health care providers.
In order to assist the Colorado Cancer Coalition in fulfilling its mission, the generalassembly recognizes that the citizens of Colorado may be willing to provide moneys to assist in the coalition's education, personal advocacy, treatment, and health promotion efforts. The general assembly further recognizes that the Colorado cancer fund advisory board, consisting of appropriate members and partners of the Colorado Cancer Coalition, will be established to ensure moneys are distributed in a fair and equitable manner. It is therefore the intent of the general assembly to provide Colorado citizens the opportunity to support the efforts of the Colorado Cancer Coalition and its partners by allowing citizens to make a voluntary contribution on their state income tax returns for such purpose.
Source: L. 2007: Entire part added, p. 1500, § 1, effective September 1. L. 2012: Entire part amended, (HB 12-1104), ch. 63, p. 224, § 1, effective August 8.