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	UNBS in the News			Hunter's Story In 1997, Hunter James Kelly, the son of NFL quarterback Jim Kelly was born, a seemingly healthy baby boy. Four months later, he was diagnosed with Krabbe disease, and at the age of eight Hunter went to heaven. With Universal Newborn Screening, Hunter’s story would have been different. Let’s give all children the chance to dream.
	September 14, 2008 Testing holds hope for newborns Hunter’s Hope champions universal screenings for 54 treatable diseases June 5, 2008 Jim Kelly Urges Pennsylvania Legislature to expand state's Newborn Screening Program April 29, 2008 Governor Kathleen Sebelius & Hunter’s Hope Foundation Celebrate Expanded Newborn Screening in Kansas April 25, 2008 American College of Medical Genetics commends the signing of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act April 24, 2008 Media Advisory - Governor Sebelius; Hunter’s Hope Foundation Celebrate Expanded Newborn Screening in Kansas April 24, 2008 President Bush signed Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act S.1858 into Public Law #110-204 April 9, 2008 Newborn Screening Legislation backed by Jim Kelly passes House and Senate April 8, 2008 The U.S. House of Representatives passed Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act – Bill S.1858 April 4, 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Member Jim Kelly Urges Congress To Approve The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act February 19, 2008 Hunter’s Hope Foundation & Babies "R" Us Provide Education & Awareness December 14, 2007 Senator Hillary Clinton Welcomes Senate Passage of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act November 19, 2007 U.S. Senate HELP Committee Passes Bill S.1858-Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act