That the correspondence from Childcan: The Childhood Cancer Research Association asking Council to consider proclaiming the month of September, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Essex be received or received and supported; and if supported
That Council proclaim the month of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Town of Essex by adopting the following resolution:
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
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 strives to make childhood cancer a health priority, fund innovative research, and expand family supports until childhood cancer is eliminated; 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 its devastating effects, as well as raising funds to support the affected families and children; and
Whereas, raised awareness and funds will help these families and children deal with the emotional and financial toll.
Therefore, I Sherry Bondy, Mayor of the Town of Essex do hereby proclaim September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.