For Immediate Release:
October 1, 2025

Commissioners proclaim September 2025
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Monmouth County.

“My fellow Commissioners and I are proud to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about a disease that affects far too many families in our Country,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Through this proclamation, we join communities across the nation in honoring the lives of children affected by cancer, those we have lost, those who continue to fight, and those who have survived.”

Cancer is the leading cause of death among children in the United States, with approximately 15,780 children diagnosed with cancer before the age of 19 each year, according to the American Childhood Cancer Organization.

“This recognition provides an opportunity to honor the resilience of young patients, and acknowledge the profound impact that pediatric cancer has on families, communities, and healthcare professionals alike,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “It’s our duty to listen, to learn, and to stand in support of those navigating this incredibly difficult journey.”

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