June 7, 2026: National Cancer Survivors Day

WHEREAS, a cancer survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer - from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life; and,

WHEREAS, the number of cancer survivors is projected to increase by nearly 4 million Americans in the next ten years,

WHEREAS, cancer survivors require access to effective cancer treatments, quality survivorship care, and necessary psychosocial resources, especially among medically underserved communities; and,

WHEREAS, the great state of Michigan has a valuable, dynamic cancer survivor population; and,

WHEREAS, hundreds of communities worldwide will be celebrating cancer survivors on Sunday, June 7; and,

WHEREAS, on behalf of the people of the State of Michigan, I salute all cancer survivors and those who support them;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 7, 2026, as National Cancer Survivors Day in Michigan.