Mr. Speaker, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the time to honour the children and their families facing cancer. MPs today are wearing gold pins to emphasize the importance of awareness, hope and research for childhood cancer, the leading cause of death by disease for Canadian children.
Dave and Maureen Jenkins from Belmont, Ontario, provided these pins in memory of their daughter Maggie, who passed away at just 12 years old. I am grateful for Childcan in London, an invaluable resource for families across southwestern Ontario grappling with childhood cancer, whether it is by lending a supportive ear or covering unexpected expenses.
I would like to recognize Tamy Bell here on the Hill today. She founded the Golden Society and has raised over $725,000 for CHEO and cancer research in memory of her brave son Griffin, who she lost to cancer last year at age six.
At 7 p.m. this evening, Parliament Hill will shine gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. I hope all members will join me in honouring the courageous children and families affected by childhood cancer.