Proclamation – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Please be advised that at it’s meeting on September 4, 2024, Council passed the following resolution:

Proclamation – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

(Flag Raising Ceremony – September 4 @ 5:45 p.m.) 

WHEREAS, the month of September is recognized nationally as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, the most recent data shows that cancer remains the leading cause of non-accidental death in Canadian children; and

WHEREAS, an estimated two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors experience at least one chronic or long-term side effect from their treatment; and

WHEREAS, the awareness we create for childhood cancer will help fund further research to improve diagnosis and treatment in children and continue to decrease the death rate;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa hereby proclaims September 2024 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in the Township of Essa.

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