Lycoming County Commissioners presented a proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and invited Diane Dutko, executive director of Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund, to speak about the group's work with local families. Commissioner Mark C. Sortman read the proclamation; the document lists Scott L. Metzger as chairman and Mark Messina as secretary.

The proclamation noted that childhood cancer is a leading cause of disease-related death among children and cited a projection that about 9,550 children in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025 and that about one in 285 children will be diagnosed by their 20th birthday. The proclamation also said only six new drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to specifically treat childhood cancers in the last 30 years.

Diane Dutko, executive director of Think Big Pediatric Cancer Fund, described the charity's direct-assistance mission: "Think Big has given away about $1,700,000 to about 300 families who are battling pediatric cancer," she said, and explained the organization provides local financial support for immediate needs such as housing and utilities while families pursue treatment. Dutko also recounted her personal experience of losing a granddaughter to pediatric cancer and said pediatric research funding comprises only a small share of overall cancer research funding.

Commissioners presented the signed proclamation to Dutko and allowed a brief photo opportunity. No vote on the proclamation was recorded in the transcript; commissioners proceeded to regular business after the presentation.