Bill > SR0067

This resolution designates September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, drawing attention to the significant impact of childhood cancer in the United States. The resolution highlights critical statistics from the American Childhood Cancer Organization, noting that an estimated 15,780 children ages birth to 19 are diagnosed with cancer annually, with 9,550 new cases expected in 2025. The document emphasizes that childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death for children under 14 and affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups. While acknowledging the progress made since the mid-1970s—with over 85 percent of children now surviving five years or more—the resolution calls for continued awareness, support, and research to improve outcomes. It also honors the resilience of children fighting cancer, their families, and the medical professionals dedicated to finding safer treatments and potential cures. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to unite people behind the goal of supporting young cancer patients and working towards better treatment and research strategies.

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