Tammi Carr Testifies Against Cancer Cuts in Proposed Budget March 29, 2017

The story of Chad Carr and his brave fight against an inoperable brain tumor not only captured the attention of Metro Detroit, it captured the hearts of people around the state. Chad was the grandson of former University of Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. Now, nearly a year and a half after Chad's death, his mother, Tammi Carr, took their fight for cancer research to Capitol Hill. Under the proposed budget, there would be significant research cuts, as President Donald Trump's plan would cut funding to the National Institute of Health by $1.2 billion this year, specifically targeting research grants. "Your son clearly is here in our presence today, and you know that," Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence said. "Everyone strives to have their life be a legacy or to leave a mark or to do something that will be reflected in history as a game-changer. Your son did that."