PROCLAMATION
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
OCTOBER 2026
WHEREAS, while considerable progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, it remains the most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in the United States; and WHEREAS, each year it is estimated that more than 321,910 women and 2,670 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 42,140 women and 530 men will pass away because of the disease; and WHEREAS, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – “Every story is unique, every journey matters” an annual campaign to increase awareness about the disease; and WHEREAS, during this month, we reaffirm our commitment to support breast cancer research and to educate all citizens about its risk factors, detection, and treatment; and WHEREAS, we display pink ribbons and wear pink clothing to raise awareness, we also support those courageously fighting breast cancer and honor the lives of those lost to the disease; and WHEREAS, this October we recognize breast cancer survivors, those battling the disease, their families and friends who are a tireless source of love and encouragement, and applaud the efforts of our medical professionals and researchers working to find a cure for this deadly disease; and WHEREAS, Fort Bragg Soroptimist International Noyo Sunrise is gifting a rose to every woman who receives a mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to remind women to have regular breast cancer screening.
NOW, THEREFORE, I Jason Godeke, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, do hereby proclaim October 2026 as BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Fort Bragg.
SIGNED this 13th day of October, 2026
JASON GODEKE, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Paoli, City Clerk
No. 38-2026