Recognizing September as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month," and promoting the public awareness and research of childhood cancer in the City of Philadelphia.

Recognizing September as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,” and promoting the public awareness and research of childhood cancer in the City of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Childhood cancer is a critical public health issue that affects young adolescents worldwide and is the number one cause of death by disease among children under the age of 15 in the United States; and WHEREAS, About one in 260 children will develop cancer before the age of 20, and one in five of our nation's children loses his or her battle with cancer; and WHEREAS, This tragic disease leaves a profound and lasting emotional, psychological, and financial impact on the well-being of patients and families. Many survivors will suffer from the long-term effects of comprehensive treatment, including secondary cancers; and WHEREAS, Through 2020, only six new drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have been specifically developed for childhood cancer; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia organizations such as The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, and Drexel University’s childhood cancer data lab play a vital role in collecting data, providing support and resources, and advocating for more effective treatments; and WHEREAS, Despite significant medical advancements in treatment and survival rates, childhood cancer research remains underfunded relative to its impact, and many types of childhood cancers still lack effective cures or treatments; and WHEREAS, It is critical to…