PROCLAMATION
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2026
WHEREAS, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women overall, and a growing number of new cases are diagnosed annually; and WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a nationwide campaign in October to increase awareness and highlight the importance of education, research, screening, and access; and WHEREAS, as the City of Santa Clarita observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we salute the women and men who dedicate themselves to prevention, detection, and treatment; we show our support for every individual and every family struggling with breast cancer; and we pause to remember those we have lost; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita encourages citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all other interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent breast cancer and the importance of early detection, access, and treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim the month of October, 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and specifically October 13th as Metastatic Breast Cancer Day.
Signed this 13th day of October, 2026.
Laurene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California