HomeMy WebLinkAboutChildhood Cancer Awareness WeekCity of Medina, Washington
PROCLAMATION
Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
June 23 —June 29, 2013
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection report
cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy
and age 15. This tragic disease is detected in nearly 15,000 of our country's young
people each and every year.
WHEREAS, one in five of our nation's children loses his or her battle with cancer. Many
infants, children and teens will suffer from long-term effects of comprehensive
treatment, including secondary cancers; and
WHEREAS, founded twenty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the
philanthropic Max Factor family, the American Cancer Fund for Children, Inc. and Kids
Cancer Connection, Inc. 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 patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer
treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, as
well as participating hospitals 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 nationwide Courageous Kid recognition award ceremonies and hospital
celebrations in honor of a child's determination and bravery to fight the battle against
childhood cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Michael Luis, Mayor of the City of Medina, Washington, on
behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of June 23, 2013 as Childhood
Cancer Awareness Week. I encourage Medina residents to join us in recognizing the
courage and strength of the children and families battling this disease and the financial
assistance and services provided by the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids
Cancer Connection.
Mi hac el Luis, Mayor