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Overview
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
During this month alone, about 125 children in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer. Although seven out of the 10 of these children will survive, childhood cancer remains the single biggest cause of death (after accidents) in children over the age of one. And for those children who survive, many will live with ongoing health related issues and discrimination.
The Childhood Cancer Foundation is working with our U.S. partners - the Children's Oncology Group (COG) and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) - on an international CureSearch campaign to find a 100% cure for childhood cancer. As partners in this search, we have vital responsibilities covering research, care, advocacy, and fund-raising. Together, we are developing and driving the establishment of September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month .
Our activities and information will highlight the fight against childhood cancer and mark the progress that has been made in Canada, the United States, and around the world.
Check in with us over the coming weeks and months for updates and more ideas about how you can help. In this section you will find some to get you started.
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