MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 137
Offered by Senators Geiss, Anthony, Bayer, Brinks, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Chang, Damoose,
Irwin, Klinefelt, McCann, McMorrow, Moss, Polehanki, Singh, Webber and Wojno
A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 2024 AS
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, an estimated 15,780
chil­dren between the ages of birth through 19 are diagnosed with cancer each year; and
WHEREAS, In 2024 alone, an estimated 9,620 new cases have been diagnosed; and
WHEREAS, Our goal is to increase awareness about childhood cancer, which is the leading
cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14; and
WHEREAS, We honor the extraordinary resilience, courage, and strength of those who this
harmful disease has effected; and
WHEREAS, Children’s cancer affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups; and
WHEREAS, Since the mid-1970s, advancements have been made in the fight against childhood
cancer. Due to major treatment strides in recent decades, more than 80 percent of children with
cancer now survive five years or more; and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness, support, and research will help to further improve outcomes
and protect children from these serious diseases; and
WHEREAS, We must renew our commitment to curing childhood cancer and offer our support
to the brave young people who are fighting this disease; and
WHEREAS, To honor the memory of every young person lost to cancer, we must unite behind
improved treatment, advanced research and data, and brighter futures for young people; and
WHEREAS, We recognize the amazing strength, perseverance, and optimism of the families
and friends of children who suffer from these devastating illnesses; and
WHEREAS, We acknowledge the medical professionals, researchers, and others who dedicate
their time to search for new and safer treatments and cures; and
WHEREAS, All children deserve the chance to be healthy and find joy and fulfillment in their
childhoods, as they deserve the chance to realize their full potential and grow into adults; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body designate
September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Adopted by the Senate, September 17, 2024.
Secretary of the Senate