SEPTEMBER 2023

WHEREAS, September is officially recognized internationally as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, the most recent data shows that cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in children and also that incidence rates of childhood cancer are increasing; and

WHEREAS, cancer in children affects aspects of their physical, emotional, and social development, as well as their family and school life, effects which research shows are long-lasting; and

WHEREAS, Childcan believes childhood cancer must be designated a child health priority, and that support services for families are critical; and

WHEREAS, Childcan raises awareness and funds to provide personalized, responsive, and compassionate programs and services to families facing the childhood cancer journey from diagnosis, through treatment, post-treatment care, or bereavement; and

WHEREAS, organizations which support families dealing with childhood cancer are working together to raise awareness of this disease and is devastating effects, as well as raising funds to support the affected families and children; and

WHEREAS, raising awareness and funds will help these families and children deal with the emotional and financial toll.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ken Boshcoff, Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay, do hereby proclaim September 2023 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Thunder Bay.