Gov. Larry Hogan Declares September Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Governor Larry Hogan issued a statewide proclamation declaring September as National Blood Cancer Awareness Month in Maryland. Hogan encourages all residents of Maryland to join in the battle against cancer.

Hogan is close to the issue because he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in June. The governor said:

“Going through my own treatments, I have witnessed the incredible strength and resolve in people who are fighting battles much more difficult than my own and their courage has been an inspiration to me.”

“This experience has shown me firsthand that cancer has no boundaries and affects nearly everyone in some way.”

It is estimated that 1,185,053 are effected by some sort of blood cancer, which could include leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma.

An American Red Cross blood drive has been arranged to take place on September 15 in front of the State House. The Bloodmobile will be there from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Tuesday. The American Red Cross said there is great need for blood and felt National Blood Cancer Awareness Month would be a great opportunity to collect blood.

This would be a good time to also screen for blood cancers.