CCI's statement on the situation in Israel-Palestine

Dear Friends,

Childhood Cancer International, as the global patient support organization for childhood cancer, is deeply saddened and worried with what is happening in Israel and Palestine.

We know that the health professionals, together with local organisations working with children with cancer, will do their utmost to guarantee that the children in the region will continue receiving the best possible treatment in such a difficult situation.

Having a child or adolescent diagnosed with cancer is a traumatic experience for every family, requiring an enormous inner strength from parents, siblings, or close relatives. We cannot accept that on top of this, children and their families must face another stressful situation, with an unpredictable outcome. We must call for the special protection of this vulnerable community.

Childhood Cancer International represents more than 180 organisations in more than 90 countries, across 5 continents. I am sure that at this very moment each member of our extended community has the children from Israel and Palestine in their hearts and prayers.

Please stay safe.

Thank you,

João de Bragança,

President, Childhood Cancer International

On behalf of our community