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MCC Daily Tribune

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September , find out all that you can about the different types of cancers that affect children. The more you know, the more lives you will be able to save by providing friends and family with crucial information regarding the disease at an early stage. To reduce the mortality rate of children, numerous childhood cancer organizations around the world create awareness campaigns and raise funds for research regarding prevention and cure. The American Childhood Cancer Organization also encourages everyone to spread awareness for the cause by wearing a gold ribbon. This year, play an important role in the initiative by spreading the message.

HOW TO OBSERVE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

  1. Host a charity event

    Do you want to do something great this month? Host a charity event and donate all the funds to the nearest childhood cancer organization.

  2. Donate

    If you can’t organize an event, do your part by donating an amount that you are easily able to afford. You can also convince your friends and family to pitch in.

  3. Spread the message

    Post on social media, have a webinar, share articles, or simply talk about it! The idea is to spread awareness regarding childhood cancer.

5 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCER

  1. Children diagnosed with cancer

    43 children are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. every day.

  2. Worldwide cancer rate

    About 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed each year

  3. Genetic diseases

    Almost 10% of children with cancer inherited a genetic mutation.

  4. Cancer survivors in the U.S

    There are 483,000 childhood cancer survivors.

  5. A rare cancer

    It is known as neuroblastoma and almost always affects children.

 

WHY CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. It raises awareness

    The month is essential since many parents do not even know the types of cancers that can be found in children until it’s too late.

  2. It helps raise funds

    The month is crucial to collect funds for children who cannot afford treatment. These funds are also utilized for research.

  3. It gives hope

    The month also highlights the number of children who managed to survive after treatment. Hence, it provides hope to many.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
09/07/2022