May 27 is Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day.
Let us raise awareness about brain cancer by wearing grey and supporting those affected by the disease.
Proclamation
WHEREAS: the Toronto Catholic District School Board is a caring community concerned about the health of all of its members;
WHEREAS: an increasing number of people are diagnosed with brain cancer each year;
WHEREAS: the numerous symptoms are very debilitating and include dizziness, nausea, weakness, change in personality, hearing impairment, personality changes and frequent headaches;
WHEREAS: the Movement to End Brain Cancer advocates that Canada "Turn May Grey" and wear grey to raise awareness about brain cancer;
WHEREAS: the City of Toronto declared May 27, 2018 Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day;
WHEREAS: a student at St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School is promoting brain cancer awareness at the school on May 24, 2019;
WHEREAS: Mayor John Tory plans to attend St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School on May 24, 2019 to speak to the students about brain cancer;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Toronto Catholic District School Board declare May 24, 2019 Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day and henceforth declare a day in May of each year as Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day.