IL SR2402

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States between infancy and age 15, with one in five affected children dying from the disease.

The leading causes of childhood cancer remain largely unknown, and funding for childhood cancer research has not reached comparable levels to other cancer awareness campaigns.

G9 is a national awareness initiative created by an 11-year-old named Annie to turn the world "Gold in September" and raise awareness and financial support for childhood cancer research and new treatments.

The Illinois Senate encourages citizens, government agencies, private businesses, and non-profit organizations to increase awareness and prevention efforts for childhood cancer.

The resolution urges the United States Congress and President Obama to significantly increase funding for childhood cancer research and directs distribution of copies to relevant cancer organizations and federal leaders.