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MI SR0211

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Proos

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2016 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Acknowledges that thousands of children under age 15 are diagnosed with pediatric cancer annually and that cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for American children
  • Notes that the 5-year survival rate for children with cancer has increased by more than 20 percentage points over the past 30 years due to treatment advances
  • Recognizes the strength and inspirational actions of families affected by childhood cancer who work to support other affected children
  • Expresses commitment to advancing treatment, research, and support for young people fighting cancer

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare September 2016 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2016

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