Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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June 07, 2026
WHEREAS, a cancer survivor is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life; and,
WHEREAS, the number of cancer survivors is projected to increase by nearly 4 million Americans in the next ten years,
WHEREAS, cancer survivors require access to effective cancer treatments, quality survivorship care, and necessary psychosocial resources, especially among medically underserved communities; and,
WHEREAS, the great state of Michigan has a valuable, dynamic cancer survivor population; and,
WHEREAS, hundreds of communities worldwide will be celebrating cancer survivors on Sunday, June 7; and,
WHEREAS, on behalf of the people of the State of Michigan, I salute all cancer survivors and those who support them;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim June 7, 2026, as National Cancer Survivors Day in Michigan.