Assembly designates September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
August 03, 2026 | Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention, Select Committees, California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
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The California Assembly adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 213 on Thursday, designating September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and calling attention to the needs of affected children and families.
Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, sponsor of the resolution, told members that childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the United States and said, "Here in California, more than 1,800 children receive that life changing diagnosis annually." She framed the resolution as an opportunity to honor survivors, remember those lost, and support continued research and care.
Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, describing the emotional toll on families and the role of specialized pediatric oncology centers in California. The clerk recorded 62 co-authors for the resolution and the Assembly adopted ACR 213 by voice vote. The resolution is ceremonial in declaring an awareness month and urges continued investment in pediatric cancer research and family supports but does not appropriate funding.
Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, sponsor of the resolution, told members that childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the United States and said, "Here in California, more than 1,800 children receive that life changing diagnosis annually." She framed the resolution as an opportunity to honor survivors, remember those lost, and support continued research and care.
Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support, describing the emotional toll on families and the role of specialized pediatric oncology centers in California. The clerk recorded 62 co-authors for the resolution and the Assembly adopted ACR 213 by voice vote. The resolution is ceremonial in declaring an awareness month and urges continued investment in pediatric cancer research and family supports but does not appropriate funding.
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