HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-13 Proclamation - Childhood Cancer Awarenes Month - September 2013. rorl'anation
1VJ1)(11A0 The American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection
report cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in
the United States. This tragic disease is detected in over 15,000 of our
nation's young people each and every year; and
)Vj[)03.Qu ,rounded nearly twenty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the
philanthropic Max Factor Family, the American Cancer Find for
Children, Inc. and sister organization, Kids Cancer Connection, Inc. are
dedicated to helping these children and their families; and
3VJDQ1AQ1 The American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection
provide a variety of vital patient psychosocial services to children
undergoing cancer treatment at Florida Hospital for Children: Pediatric
Hematology and Oncology Program, Arnold Palmer Hospital for
Children in Orlando, as well as participating hospitals throughout the
country, thereby enhancing the quality of life for these children and their
families; and
1VJW Q1 Through its uniquely sensitive and comforting Magical Caps for Kids
program, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer
Connection distributes thousands of beautifully handmade caps and
decorated baseball caps to children who want to protect their heads
following the trauma of chemotherapy, surgery and /or radiation
treatments; and
3VA)VACOW The American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection
also sponsor nationwide Courageous Kid recognition award ceremonies
and hospital celebrations in honor of a child's determination and
bravery to fight the battle against childhood cancer
74 W te�W, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby
proclaim September 2013 as
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in the City of Ocoee, and urge all citizens to participate fully in activities and
events.
IN WITNESS WHFROF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
20 day of Aug 2013.
S. Scan VandewjW t, J mO4