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Coty f � ,�� ,' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District 1
y � Michelle Coldiron,District 2
James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
September 21, 2022
Agenda Item Number: B.4
Agenda Item Summary #11065
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289-6000
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation declaring the week of September 25 -
October 1, 2022 in Monroe County as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Requested by the Kids Cancer Connection Inc.,
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PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Annual Proclamation
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Proc Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
Kids Cancer Connection Proc email
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
David Rice Skipped 08/31/2022 1:04 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 08/31/2022 1:35 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 08/31/2022 2:04 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/21/2022 9:00 AM
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection report
cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children between infancy
and age 15. This tragic disease is detected in more than 16,000 of our country's young
people every year. An estimated 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with
cancer globally each year; and
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WHEREAS, one in five of our nation's children loses his or her battle with cancer. Many
infants, children and teens will suffer from long-term effects of comprehensive
treatment, including secondary cancers; and
WHEREAS, founded nearly thirty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the
philanthropic Max Factor cosmetics family, the American Cancer Fund for Children, Inc.,
Kids Cancer Connection, Inc. and Lions Clubs International are dedicated to helping
these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection U
provide a variety of vital patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer
treatment at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Baptist Health South Florida Miami
Cancer Institute, UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Holtz Children's
Hospital at the UM Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Miami Pediatric Hematology
Oncology Associates, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, as well as
participating hospitals throughout the country, thereby enhancing the quality of life for
these children and their families; and
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WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection also
sponsor toy distributions, family sailing programs, Laughternoon - Laughter is Healing,
positive appearance programs, pet-assisted therapy, KCC Supercar Experience,
educational programs and hospital celebrations in honor of a child's determination and
bravery to fight the battle against childhood cancer.
THEREFORE, by the power vested in me by the Monroe County Board of 'a
Commissioners, I hereby declare the week of September 25 — October 1, 2022 in
Monroe County as
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CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS WEEK U
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Signed this 21 st day of September 2022:
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David Rice, Mayor
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From: Rice-David
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 3:42 PM
To: Lamarche-Tamara
Subject: Fwd: Monroe Co FL 1 Childhood Cancer Awareness Week l September 25 - October I
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Begin forwarded message:
From: "Kids Cancer Connection, Inc'"<acfckids@earthlink.net>
Date:August 30, 2022 at 12:26:29 AM EDT
To:Cates-Craig<Cates-Cra,ig@monroecoun,ty-ft.gov>, BOCCDIS2 <boccdis2@monroecounty-fl.gov>,
BOCCDIS3<BO,CCDIS3@monroecounty-fl.gov>, B0CCjD11S4<B0CCDlS4@monroecounty-fLgov>, U
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Suibject: Monroe Co FL/Childhood Cancer Awareness Week/September 25-October I
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Dear Mayor Rice, Mayor Pro Tern Cates, County Commissioners and staff, 0
We hope you are doing well during a challenging time. We, are, writing to request a
proclamation recognizing September 25 - October 1 as Childhood Cancer Awareness E
Week in Monroe County, It's that time of year again! 0
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease amongi children in our country today.
This tragic disease is detected in more than 16,0100 of our country's young people each
and every year. We are truly grateful for the City's past support.
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The Key West Lions Club will sponsor the request this year. Constituent Sheila Sands-
Devendorf of Key West is the Club's first officer.
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-Lions Clubs International 1 Childhood Cancer Initiative
www.lionsclu ncer
We will continue to coordinate .activities including our popular toy distributions other E
hospital activities at Holtz Children'"s Hospital at the UM Jackson Memorial Medical
Center in Miami among facilities.
-Holtz Chiildren's Hospital f Miami Spriings Lions Club holiday visit
www'flickr.com/phot os/kidscancerconnection/52284669,6,22
-State of Florida / Children's handmade poster
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-State of Florida / Sept. 2015 Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation
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flickr.com/ohotos/kidscancerconnection/21799609925
-State of Florida Highway Patrol / Steven visits with the officers
,www.flickr.com/photos/kidscancerconnection/49323049428
-Miami-Dade County / Sept. 2018 Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation
www.flickr,comi/phiotos/kidscancercionnection/`44945706512
-Miami-Dade County/ Sept. 2017 Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation
www.flickr,comi/iDhotos/kids,cancerconnectio.,n/3711,5O849684
-City of Miami /Children's handmade poster 3:
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City of Miami/ Sept. 2018 Childhood Cancer Awareness, proclamation
www.flickr,com/photos/ki,dscancerconnection/`29,7919571�97
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-City of Miami / Sept. 2017 Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation
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-City of Miami / Sept., 2015 Childhood Cancer Awareness proclamation 0
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-Nicklaus Children's Hospital handmade poster I U
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-Nickllaus Children's Hospital handmade poster 2
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www.flickr,com/iDhotos/kid'scancerconnectioln/30961643,917
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-Godlisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida handmade poster
www.flickr,.com/photos/kidscancerconnection/49636363,672
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Sample text is iincluded below for your reference.
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May we please receive a .JPEG format copy,to share?
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May we also please receive the original in the mail?
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Thank you for your time and consideration. U
Sincerely,
Steven Firestein, M.A. U
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Volunteer, Director
Dr. Amy Fire Lein
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Kids Cancer Connection, Inc. <
IRS 5011 (C)(3) # 56-2520924
American Cancer Fund for Children, Inc.
IRS 501 (C)(3); # 13-3780954
KCC Website
vmw.KidsCancerConnection,org
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