HR 494
A Resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.
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Bill overview
This resolution designates June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness, promote compassion, encourage advocacy, and support research related to pediatric brain cancer. It honors the life of Elora Joyce Khan, who battled Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), and recognizes the work of the Elora J. Khan Foundation in supporting families and advancing research.
Key provisions
- Designates June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the impact of pediatric brain cancer on children and families.
- Honors the life and legacy of Elora Joyce Khan.
- Acknowledges the work of the Elora J. Khan Foundation.
- Encourages increased awareness, advocacy, and investment in pediatric cancer research and family support.
- Specifically references Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) as a form of pediatric brain cancer.
- Highlights the challenges associated with DIPG, including limited treatment options and devastating outcomes.
- Calls for promoting education, compassion, advocacy, and research related to pediatric brain cancer.
Who is affected
- Children diagnosed with brain tumors
- Families of children with brain tumors
- Pediatric cancer researchers
- Pennsylvania residents
- The Elora J. Khan Foundation
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Primary sponsor
Regina G. Young
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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