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Board proclaims September 2025 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; mother of late child accepts
Summary
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 presented a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and heard brief remarks from Taryn Hensley, founder of Leland's Legacy.
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 presented a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and invited Taryn Hensley, founder of the nonprofit Leland's Legacy, to accept the recognition.
"This recognition means the world to families and children affected by childhood cancer," Hensley said after the proclamation was read. Hensley identified herself as the mother of Leland Axel Hensley, who died Dec. 13, 2023, and said she founded Leland's Legacy to support oncology families with financial and housing needs during treatment.
Supervisor Dennis Townsend read the proclamation's text, which noted that cancer remains the leading cause of disease‑related death among children and stated that only 4 percent of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer research. The proclamation, dated Sept. 23, 2025, cites local nonprofit efforts and encourages residents to support awareness, research and family assistance. The document was signed by the chair and board members present.
Following the reading, Board members thanked Hensley for her work and invited her and family for photos. The board then moved on to other business.
