01/09/2026
Today marks the first day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. At the A+ Abbey Solo Foundation, we are turning our focus to the profound ripple effect a diagnosis has on an entire family, and the hard numbers that reveal why we must do more.
Behind every statistic is a family whose world changes in a single second. In Australia, more than 1,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every single year, and cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death among children. For the families navigating this path, the reality involves intense, years-long treatment schedules, heavy financial strains, and navigating an unimaginable emotional weight.
The impact doesn’t end when treatment stops. Up to two-thirds of survivors face significant, lifelong health challenges as a result of therapies designed for adult bodies being used on growing children. Behind these figures are parents carrying an invisible load, siblings sharing the fear, and children fighting battles no young person should ever have to face.
This September, we honor the resilience of families and the brave young lives touched by cancer. We fight for better, targeted treatments and a future where no family has to hear the words, “your child has cancer.”
Here is how you can stand with families this September:
• **Wear Gold:** Spark vital community conversations by wearing your gold ribbon.
• **Share and Support:** Amplify family stories and back targeted research initiatives.
• **Stand With Us:** Click the link in our bio to find out how you can support our mission today.
Let’s turn awareness into enduring support. 💛✨
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