HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-01 Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
WHEREAS, cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. Children from birth to 15 years of
age and every year affects more than 16,000 children and almost 400,000 children and adolescents
worldwide; and
WHEREAS, one in five of our nation’s children loses his or her battle with cancer, while others may suffer
from long-term effects of comprehensive treatment, including secondary cancers; and
WHEREAS, the causes of childhood cancer are largely unknown, and more studies are needed to
understand which treatments work best for children; and
WHEREAS, cancer treatment for children often must differ from traditional adult treatments to take into
account children’s developmental needs and other factors – there are more types/variances of
childhood cancers than adult cancers; and
WHEREAS, there are hundreds of children being treated for cancer in Washington State with locations at
Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle), Mary Bridge Hospital (Tacoma) and Shriners Hospitals for Children
(Spokane); and
WHEREAS, Washington is a caring state and community that supports children and families;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim September as:
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community members to join me in recognizing this special
observance.
Signed this first day of September, 2022.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington PROCLAMATION