This post was created on 09/04/2019.

September is designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to bring attention to this devastating disease.  Every year, more than 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer, the leading cause of death by disease in children under 15 in the United States. Visit cancer.org for more information about risk factors, symptoms, and statistics for childhood cancer.

Below are some upcoming local events that support research, affected families, and awareness.

 

St. Jude Hospital Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer

September 14, 2019

Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL

 

CureSearch -  Super Heroes Unite

September 28, 2019

Walter Fuller Park, St. Petersburg, FL

 

What you can do to help:

• Donate to childhood cancer research.
  • Go Gold for Kids
  • National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
  • Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
  • St. Baldrick's Foundation
• Participate in childhood cancer charity events.
• Donate blood; childhood cancer patients often need transfusions.
• Wear gold in September to raise awareness about childhood cancer.
• Advocate for research for new medications to treat childhood cancer.