HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/03/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), also referred to as National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), is an annual international health campaign
organized every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into
its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer is more commonly found in women than men, but transcends
racial and ethnic backgrounds, sex, age, socio-economic status, or familial status. Breast cancer
can develop in anyone, and affects many citizens whether directly, or indirectly through a loved
one; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins recognizes the importance in identifying, and
educating its citizens on the medical resources within Fort Collins, as well as nationally
recognized ways of early detection to better assist those individuals who may be suffering from
the disease; and
WHEREAS, “Beyond the Shock” is a free, comprehensive, online guide to understanding
breast cancer. It is a resource for women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, a
place for loved ones to gain a better understanding of the disease, and a tool for doctors to share
information.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 2017 as
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
and encourage all citizens to learn about early detection practices, and educational resources
provided to those who are affected by this disease in order to better maintain and assist our
citizens in leading healthy, long lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 3rd day of October, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk