Governor McCrory Proclaims September As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Eastern North Carolina Now

Governor McCrory has proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting families throughout North Carolina battling cancer as well as the advances being made throughout the state in cancer research, prevention and treatment.

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    Raleigh, N.C.     Governor McCrory has proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting families throughout North Carolina battling cancer as well as the advances being made throughout the state in cancer research, prevention and treatment.

    "Cancer can be an extremely difficult ordeal for any family. But the courage shown by children and families battling cancer is an inspiration," said Governor McCrory. "Ann and I understand the importance of raising awareness of this issue and are proud of all the work being done in North Carolina to combat cancer."

    According to the Kids Cancer Connection, cancer is detected in nearly 15,000 U.S. children every year.

    In the proclamation, Governor McCrory recognized efforts by the Kids Cancer Connection and American Cancer Fund for Children in battling childhood cancer. Both organizations provide a variety of vital patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer treatment at North Carolina Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill and Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, as well as participating hospitals throughout the country.

    Other childhood cancer hospitals throughout the state involved in research and treatment include Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center in Durham, the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in Greenville and Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem.

    View the proclamation here.

  • Contact: Crystal Feldman
  •     govpress@nc.gov

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