RESOLUTION NO. 230987
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Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION - Recognizing November as National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month with new cases affecting roughly 15,000 men and 10,000 women in 2023.
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WHEREAS, the most common type of stomach cancer is Adenocarcinoma however there are other types of the disease. Understanding the critical need for awareness of stomach cancer, No Stomach for Cancer (NSFC) was determined to have a month designated for awareness of this disease; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, awareness of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month grew and organizations began requesting awareness materials and adding the ‘month’ to awareness calendars. More people participated by hosting local events that raised awareness and funds; and
WHEREAS, despite subsequent challenges to obtain official designations for the month, NSFC remained committed to increasing awareness and celebrating November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. The key to success, however, is a unified voice. For that reason, NSFC applied for and received US Trademark registration for STOMACH CANCER AWARENESS MONTH®. This action was taken to ensure the continuity of the month; and
WHEREAS, NSFC actively encourages individuals and other groups and organizations to join in this effort and promote Stomach Cancer Awareness Month and activities; and
WHEREAS, November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and each year the organization will work to reach more people, spread the word, share the knowledge, and ultimately save lives through awareness. The organization will continue to raise funds to support research for better screening, early detection, treatment, and prevention, with the hope of someday finding a cure for stomach cancer; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby extend their appreciation to these Kansas City employees who have organized November as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that copies hereof be presented to members of the Health Department in token of the Mayor and Council’s thanks for their leadership in this celebration of the November Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
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