Last year more than 190 children in Alabama were diagnosed with cancer and blood diseases. Most were treated at The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Alabama and UAB Pediatrics.

In September, these young warriors and their battles will be spotlighted through a number of special events to commemorate both National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

Children’s invites the public to learn more about its clinical and research programs and to be involved in raising awareness and funding. 

Read the story on Childrensal.org.