This resolution designates September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in San Francisco and encourages support for funding research and innovation in childhood cancer. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by children with cancer and promote advancements in treatment.
Resolution recognizing the month of September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco and supporting the investments in childhood cancer research and innovation.
How it got here
The resolution recognizing September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month originated from a collective effort by several Supervisors in response to the pressing need for awareness and funding in childhood cancer research.
Reports indicated that cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children, prompting the need for increased awareness and funding for childhood cancer research.
The resolution was introduced by Supervisors Mandelman, Chan, Walton, Engardio, and Sherrill to recognize September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution unanimously, supporting investments in childhood cancer research and innovation.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the time limit set by the Charter.
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