Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) students, teachers and parents have collectively worn gold or yellow in support of local families that have endured childhood cancer.

The month of September is recognized as the National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Superintendent Eddie Tyler requested a day of recognition at all BCPS locations. This year, a parade was held at Bay Minette Elementary School to honor students who are fighting cancer and those who have beat it.

According to the National Cancer Institute website, "although childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease-related death past infancy in children and adolescents."

The website stated it is estimated that 14,910 children and adolescents aged 0-19 were diagnosed with cancer in 2024. An estimated 1,590 died of the disease in the United States.

More information on childhood cancer can be found on the Institute's website at www.cancer.gov.