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Resolution: R-21-0374
File Number: 10723
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 9/13/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION OBSERVING THE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH; ENCOURAGING ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI TO
OBSERVE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, TO SUPPORT
THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILIES, AND NEIGHBORS COPING WITH CHILDHOOD
CANCER, TO OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT TO PATIENTS UNDERGOING
TREATMENT, TO REMEMBER LOST LOVED ONES, TO SPREAD
AWARENESS OF THIS CAUSE THAT SO MANY FAMILIES MUST STRUGGLE
WITH, AND TO APPRECIATE THE EFFORTS OF THOSE WHO WORK TO
TREAT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.
WHEREAS, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children and
the second overall leading cause of death for children under the age of 15 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, one (1) in two hundred eighty five (285) children in the United States will be
diagnosed with cancer before their twentieth (201h) birthday; and
WHEREAS, forty-six (46) children per day, or 16,790 children per year, are diagnosed
with cancer in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 40,000 children on active treatment at any given
time; and
WHEREAS, eighty percent (80%) of childhood cancer patients are diagnosed late and
with metastatic disease; and
WHEREAS, on average, there has been a 0.6% increase in incidence per year since the
mid-1970s resulting in overall incidence increase of 24% over the last forty (40) years; and
WHEREAS, two-thirds (2/3) of childhood cancer patients will have chronic health
conditions as a result of their treatment toxicity, with one quarter (1/4) being classified as severe
to life -threatening; and
WHEREAS, approximately one-half (1/2) of childhood cancer families rate the
associated financial toxicity due to out-of-pocket expenses as considerable to severe; and
WHEREAS, in the last twenty (20) years, only four (4) new drugs have been approved
by the Fand Drug Administration to specifically treat childhood cancer; and
WHEREAS, the National Cancer Institute recognizes the unique research needs of
childhood cancer and the associated need for increased funding to carry this out; and
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WHEREAS, hundreds of non-profit organizations at the local and national level,
including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Live like Bella Childhood Cancer Foundation,
and American Childhood Cancer Organization, are helping children with cancer and their
families cope through educational, emotional, and financial support; and
WHEREAS, researchers and healthcare professionals work diligently dedicating their
expertise to treat and cure children with cancer; and
WHEREAS, too many children are affected by this deadly disease and more must be
done to raise awareness and find a cure; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby observes the month of September 2021 as
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and supports this cause that so deeply impacts families
and communities both locally and nationally;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission observes the month of September 2021 as Childhood
Cancer Awareness Month in the City.
Section 3. The City Commission encourages all residents of the City to observe
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; to support their friends, families, and neighbors coping
with childhood cancer; to offer encouragement to patients undergoing treatment; to remember
lost loved ones; to spread awareness of this cause that so many families must struggle with; to
support organizations such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Live like Bella Childhood
Cancer Foundation, and American Childhood Cancer Organization financially or by
volunteering; and to appreciate the efforts of those who work to treat and support children
diagnosed with cancer.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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