The resolution designates September 2026 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It asks public agencies and nonprofit groups to hold activities that increase awareness of childhood cancer. It also encourages ongoing care for survivors and recognizes the children affected by cancer.
The resolution encourages awareness activities and continued monitoring and care for childhood cancer survivors. It does not require individuals to take any action.
The resolution does not specify expenses.
The resolution says childhood cancer should be a public health priority and aims to increase public knowledge of its risks. It notes that nearly 15,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States, and about 1,600 die from it.
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