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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Former Congresswoman Deborah Pryce was recently honored by the Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy (CCCA) for her work to fight against pediatric cancer. CCCA, which acts as a national catalyst to stimulate drug discovery and development for childhood cancers and to address the needs and concerns of survivors, hosted Pryce and the attendees at the Democratic Women's Club in Washington, D.C.

"Children's Cause for Cancer Advocacy is at the forefront of the fight to save our children from the destructive disease cancer," said Pryce who recently joined Womble Carlyle's Government Relations practice. "I'm honored to be associated with such a bold advocacy organization and humbled to receive this honor for work that is close to me personally."

Upon receiving the award, Pryce congratulated the diligence of the audience of more than 60 families who came to Washington to advocate on Capitol Hill for children with cancer. She also openly reaffirmed her own commitment to the fight against pediatric cancer, which she started a decade ago upon losing her daughter Caroline to neuroblastoma.

The event also featured NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd as the keynote speaker. During Todd's question and answer period, Pryce asked him about his views on President Barack Obama's Administration's stem cell guidelines. Displaying a level of accord and to the amusement of onlookers, both agreed that Congress will play a significant role in shaping that policy in the coming months.

Pryce served in Congress for 16 years (1993-2008), and earned a reputation as a leader on cancer issues. Pryce co-chaired the House Cancer Caucus and authored several bills aimed at increasing the investment in pediatric cancer, improving access to cancer drugs, and increasing participation in clinical trials. The highlight of her career was the enactment of the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act, signed into law by President Bush on July 29, 2008.