Ramara proclaims September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 

WHEREAS childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by this disease in children; and

WHEREAS families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial, and emotional support we can provide. Every family touched by childhood cancer needs support of its relatives, neighbours, teachers, and community; and

WHEREAS parents need the understanding and compassion of their employers and siblings need special consideration both at home and in school. Young cancer patients themselves need every opportunity to express and pursue the dreams that are the hallmark of childhood and the hope that cancer can be beaten; and

Whereas this month we recognize the dedication and hard work of all our researchers, healthcare professionals, parent organizations and volunteers who are working every day to overcome childhood cancer and assist these families. We admire and support our courageous young people, parents and their families who struggle with this disease; and
WHEREAS we applaud and commend the dedicated volunteers at Candlelighters Simcoe Parents of Children with Cancer for the work they do do for families of children with cancer in our region.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Deputy Mayor Keith Bell, and on behalf of the Council of the Township of Ramara, do hereby proclaim September 2024 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Township of Ramara.