Designates September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
The resolution highlights the significance of childhood cancer, noting that it is the second leading cause of death in children under 15, exceeded only by accidents. It recognizes the progress in treatment, with survival rates increasing from 58% in the mid-1970s to 85-87% today. The resolution also acknowledges Pennsylvania's role in childhood cancer treatment and research, with six hospitals dedicated to pediatric oncology. It encourages Pennsylvanians to support the Pediatric Cancer Research Fund and join the fight against childhood cancer.
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