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Washington, D.C. – 9/30/26… This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Debbie Dingell (MI-16) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September as “National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.” According to Children Cancer Cause, childhood cancer affects more than 15,000 children under the age of 19 every year in the United States and claims the lives of approximately 1,600 children annually.
“Childhood cancer remains one of the leading causes of death from disease among children, affecting thousands of families nationwide each year. Designating September as ‘National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’ increases awareness of these devastating figures, honors the bravery of children facing cancer, encourages continued care for survivors, and reaffirms our commitment to making the prevention of and cure for childhood cancer a national priority,” said Congressman Lawler.
“A cancer diagnosis is difficult to overcome at any age, but it is especially difficult for a child who should have a lifetime full of opportunities ahead of them. Not enough research is currently being done into how various diseases and treatments impact young people differently than adults. This bipartisan resolution is about raising awareness on the importance of researching childhood cancer, as well as educating families about prevention and early detection,” said Congresswoman Dingell.
The resolution seeks to raise awareness of childhood cancer and promote the continued monitoring and care for childhood cancer survivors. It also encourages the observance of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month through programs and activities that recognize and honor children affected by the disease.
Full text of the resolution can be found HERE.
Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.