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Childhood Cancer
The next generation’s ability to thrive is closely tied to the supports of the local community. Lions and Leos have seen and felt the effects of cancer on children and their families, and continue to bring hope through tangible service and support. |
Childhood Cancer Facts
The family is a nucleus around which most communities are built. The next generation’s ability to thrive is closely tied to the supports of the local community. Lions and Leos have seen and felt the effects of cancer on children and their families, and continue to bring hope through tangible service and support.
Our Strategic Objective
Help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.
- 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes
- 13% increase in incidence of childhood cancer over the last 20 years
- 6 years average age at diagnosis of children with cancer
- >90% of childhood cancer deaths occur in low resource settings
The family is a nucleus around which most communities are built. The next generation’s ability to thrive is closely tied to the supports of the local community. Lions and Leos have seen and felt the effects of cancer on children and their families, and continue to bring hope through tangible service and support.
Our Strategic Objective
Help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.
