By Leanne Khov
Entertainment Editor
During the month of Sept., cancer children in the United States are recognized and supported through Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year and1, 960 of these children will die. Cancer is considered the second leading death of children under the age of 15 in the United States, which makes others see how this program is necessary to raise
awareness.
In this program, people are informed about the different types of cancer that affect children, receive survivors’ insights, and support research and family by raising funds. It also advises the family about childhood cancer, provide support for children in their fight against
cancer, improve cancer research, and give any support families would need.
“I find this program important because there are many devastating deaths every year caused by childhood cancer. Something needed to be done and I’m glad this program is here to help raise the awareness,” stated sophomore Allie Faunce.
There are many organizations and agencies that are part
of this program in order to help deal with cancer children across the United Sates. The National Cancer Institute is a government agency for cancer research who is studying for treatment for 14 types of cancer. Some organizations that help parents and children deal with the stress of cancer are the American Cancer Society, the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation, the Leukemia Society of America, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation.
Sophomore Jessica Souder stated, “In order to make a difference during the month, it’s really more simple than it seems. It’s the little things that count. Anywhere from a respectable donation to a local charity supporting the cause, to that extra change you put in the seemingly empty donation tray at your local convenience store, can
make a significant difference.” It’s the time people contribute that strives them to make a difference for these children.
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