An image consists of an illustration of a brain with 'Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day May 27' written on it.

May 27 is Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day. 

Let us raise awareness about brain cancer by wearing grey and supporting those affected by the disease. 

Proclamation

WHEREAS: the Toronto Catholic District School Board is a caring community concerned about the health of all of its members; 

WHEREAS: an increasing number of people are diagnosed with brain cancer each year; 

WHEREAS: the numerous symptoms are very debilitating and include dizziness, nausea, weakness, change in personality, hearing impairment, personality changes and frequent headaches; 

WHEREAS: the Movement to End Brain Cancer advocates that Canada "Turn May Grey" and wear grey to raise awareness about brain cancer; 

WHEREAS: the City of Toronto declared May 27, 2018 Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day; 

WHEREAS: a student at St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School is promoting brain cancer awareness at the school on May 24, 2019; 

WHEREAS: Mayor John Tory plans to attend St. Cecilia Catholic Elementary School on May 24, 2019 to speak to the students about brain cancer; 

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Toronto Catholic District School Board declare May 24, 2019 Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day and henceforth declare a day in May of each year as Brain Cancer Awareness Grey Day.