WHEREAS: Childhood Cancer is the leading disease killer of children in Canada, killing more children between the ages of one and twenty than numerous other diseases;
AND WHEREAS: Every year a significant amount children are diagnosed with Cancer in Canada;
AND WHEREAS: Every year in Canada a substantial amount of children under the age of 20 years will lose their lives to cancer;
AND WHEREAS: Of the children who survive their initial cancer most will develop lifetime side effects and are much more likely to develop another form of malignant cancer;
AND WHEREAS: The mental health of children and youth with cancer including their families should be paramount, and support attainable;
AND WHEREAS: Our children are our most precious resource and are truly valued by all peoples of British Columbia.
NOW THEREFORE I, Kevin Murdoch, Mayor of The District of Oak Bay do hereby proclaim September 2026 as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” in The District of Oak Bay.
Kevin Murdoch, Mayor
The District of Oak Bay