Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September, 2025

WHEREAS the month of September is recognized nationally as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS the most recent data shows that cancer remains the leading cause of non - accidental death in Canadian children; and

WHEREAS an estimated two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors experience at least one chronic or long-term side effect from their treatment; and

WHEREAS the awareness we create for childhood cancer will help fund further research to improve diagnosis and treatment in children and continue to decrease the death rate.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa hereby proclaims September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the Township of Essa.