Senator Pam Helming joined survivors, advocates, and lawmakers this week to spotlight bipartisan support for breast cancer patients and families. The gathering took place at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester’s annual Legislative Reception, where Helming emphasized how unity across party lines is key to advancing care and policy. “Cancer transcends politics,” Helming said. Officials from both major parties and all levels of government joined in the celebration. Helming called Connelly’s contributions “remarkable” and praised her as a driving force in the movement.