2022 Georgia Code
Title 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 4 - Holidays and Observances
§ 1-4-23. Designation of “Childhood Cancer Awareness day.”

September 1 of each year is designated as “Childhood Cancer Awareness Day” in Georgia.

History. Code 1981, § 1-4-23 , enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 752, § 2/SB 340.

Effective date. —

This Code section became effective January 1, 2021.

Editor’s notes.

Ga. L. 2020, p. 752, § 1/SB 340, not codified by the General Assembly, provides: “The General Assembly finds that:

“(1) Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children under the age of 19 years;

“(2) Two-thirds of children with cancer will develop a lifelong condition as a result of treatment, and with 12 types and over 100 subtypes of pediatric cancer, 46 children are diagnosed and seven lose their lives every day;

“(3) There are 70 potential life years lost on average when a child dies of cancer compared to 15 potential life years lost for adults;

“(4) Pediatric cancer occurs regularly and randomly among children, sparing no ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic region; and

“(5) Those working in the field of pediatric oncology demonstrate great compassion, understanding, and kindness for the children in their care, and their dedication and commitment to the betterment of the world is appreciated and acknowledged.”