CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS WEEK
November 3rd – 9th, 2024
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection report that cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy and age 15. Every year, m ore than 16,000 children in the U.S. and 400,000 children globally are diagnosed with this tragic disease; and
WHEREAS, one in five of our nation's children loses his or her battle with cancer. Many infants, children, and teens will suffer from the long-term effects of comprehensive treatment, including secondary cancers; and
WHEREAS, founded over thirty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the philanthropic branch of the Max Factor cosmetics family, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection are dedicated to helping these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection provide a variety of vital psychosocial patient services to children undergoing cancer treatment at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, Shriners Children's Northern California, as well as participating hospita ls throughout the country, thereby enhancing the quality of life for these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection also sponsor many other programs in honor of a child’s determination and bravery to fight the battle against childhood cancer including: toy distributions, family sailing, Laughternoon – Laughter is Healing, KCC Supercar Experience, pet-assisted therapy, Home and Hospital Instruction, art therapy, It's Magic – Nothing is Impossible, Music is Medicine and hospital celebrations.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Greer Stone, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby recognize November 3
rd – 9th, 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week and encourage individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Palo Alto to promote awareness of childhood cancer and support families affected by this devastating disease.
Presented: November 4, 2024
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Greer Stone
Mayor
Proclamation