Title
A Proclamation In Recognition Of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September 2024
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Presentation of Proclamation.
Explanation:
September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood cancer continues to be the #1 disease killer of children in our country and the incidence of childhood cancer continues to rise. To raise childhood cancer awareness, Mystic Force Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is having their 7th Annual Gold Ribbon Parade on Saturday September 28th in the City of Hollywood and will pass by Joe DiMaggio Hospital.
The proclamation will be accepted by Mystic Force Foundation Events Coordinator Tracy Vaccarella and Priscilla Ortiz, mother of 8 year old Penelope, one of their childhood cancer warriors.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this Proclamation will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Josh Levy, Mayor