September 30th 2008 9:45 AM

“WYATT” AD SHOWS THE REASON NORM COLEMAN GETS THINGS DONE

ST. PAUL – Showing Minnesotans one of the reasons why Norm Coleman gets things done, the Coleman for Senate campaign today released an ad highlighting Senator Coleman’s successful effort to help fund research for childhood cancer treatments. Joining Norm in the ad is the young boy who inspired Senator Coleman to introduce the legislation, six year old Wyatt Rech of Montgomery, Minnesota. Wyatt survived a rare form of childhood cancer called Wilms tumor. The bill, which will direct $30 million a year to develop treatments for childhood cancer, was signed into law by the President on July 29th of this year.

 
“Serving in the United States Senate is more than just treaties, and budgets and passing bills.  It’s about making a difference, one person’s life at a time. The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act isn’t just some piece of legislation that was drafted, introduced, passed and signed into law,” said Cullen Sheehan, campaign manager. “This bill is a reminder, each and every day, that Norm Coleman understands that one bill can make a positive difference in the everyday lives of the people he serves.”
 
“Wyatt” can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/colemanforsenate.
 
“Wyatt” Script:
 
Norm Coleman: “This is my fishing buddy Wyatt Rech. How many did you catch last time?”
Wyatt: “19”
Norm: “How many did I catch?”
Wyatt: “Zero”
Norm Coleman: “Wyatt survived a rare form of cancer.  He’s the reason I introduced the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act. See you have to work on the big issues, but you can’t forget the little ones.”
Wyatt: “Can we go fishing now? Please?”
Norm: “Will you help me catch a couple?”
Wyatt: “Maybe.”
Norm: “I’m Norm Coleman and I definitely approve this message.”
 
“Wyatt” Backup:
 
“Minutes after Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's bill to fund childhood cancer research passed the Senate, 7-year-old [sic] cancer survivor Wyatt Rech received a personal thank-you call from him. Wyatt, of Montgomery, Minn., was an inspiration for Coleman's legislation, which provides $30 million per year for five years to help fund pediatric cancer research. President Bush is expected to sign the bill after it unanimously passed the Senate and the House.” (EMILY KAISER, “Bill to fund childhood cancer research moves to White House,” Star Tribune, July 18, 2008)
 
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