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PROCLAMING SEPTEMBER CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF BANGOR
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 16,000 of our country's young
people each and every year; and
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 more than twenty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the
• philanthropic Max Factor cosmetics 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 The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center in
Portland, Raish Peavey Haskell Children's Cancer and Treatment Center at EMMC
Cancer Care in Brewer, 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
Courageous Kid Recognition Awards, family sailing, pet assisted therapy,
community get well cards and hospital celebrations in honor of a child's
determination and bravery to fight the battle against childhood cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Faircloth, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the
City Council do hereby proclaim September to be CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Bangor.
Given this the 12th day of September, 2016.
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Sean Faircloth, Mayor