In collaboration with Rally Gulf Coast, the Superintendent and the School Board of Okaloosa County proclaimed the month of September as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” at the September 23, 2024, School Board meeting.
The Proclamation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness recognizes that children are Okaloosa County School District’s most valuable resource, and their health and wellness is crucial to their success in the classroom. Northwest Florida reports an average of fifty (50) local children are newly diagnosed with cancer each year. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month seeks to encourage efforts throughout the year to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer research with Rally Gulf Coast while supporting families who face devastating effects and costs.
For more information, visit https://rallyfoundation.org/rally-gulf-coast/.
Pictured above: Haley Brown, Rally Gulf Coast Program/Rally Kid Coordinator, School Board members Dr. Lamar White, Brett Hinely, Marti Gardner, and Linda Evanchyk, and Superintendent Marcus Chambers.