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Washington, D.C. – 12/10/25… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to designate September 2025 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer affects more than 14,500 children under the age of 19 each year in the United States and claims the lives of approximately 1,600 children annually. 

The resolution calls to increase public awareness of childhood cancer and encourages ongoing monitoring and care for childhood cancer survivors. It also urges the observation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities that recognize and honor children affected by this disease. 

“Childhood cancer remains one of the leading causes of death from disease among children, affecting thousands of families nationwide each year. Designating September as ‘National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’ increases awareness of these devastating figures, honors the bravery of children facing cancer, encourages continued care for survivors, and reaffirms our commitment to making the prevention of and cure for childhood cancer a national priority,” said Congressman Lawler.

“A cancer diagnosis is difficult to overcome at any age, but is especially for a child who should have a lifetime full of opportunities ahead of them. Not enough research is currently being done into how various diseases and treatments impact young people differently than adults. We must raise awareness about the importance of funding additional research into childhood cancer, as well as educate families about prevention and early detection. I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan resolution to remind children with cancer and their families that we will continue to fight for them.” said Congresswoman Dingell.    

Full text of the resolution can be found HERE.

Congressman Lawler is one of the most bipartisan members of Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is just north of New York City and contains all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties. He was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress, 8th overall, surpassing dozens of committee chairs.

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