A resolution designating September 26, 2013, as "National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 113-sres-116
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2013-04-25
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer

Child health

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Health personnel

Health promotion and preventive care

Higher education

Medical research

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Nebraska

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Latest action: action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2991-2992; text as passed Senate: CR S3046)

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-04-25
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Designates September 26, 2013, as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day.</p> <p>Commends: (1) children battling brain cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric brain cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer.</p>

action_date: 2013-04-25
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Designates September 26, 2013, as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day.</p> <p>Commends: (1) children battling brain cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric brain cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer.</p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 116 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 25, 2013 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 26, 2013, as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day .

Whereas pediatric brain cancer, although rare, is the leading cause of cancer deaths among children and poses substantial health and developmental problems for an average of 3,000 child patients and their families in the United States each year; Whereas children with brain cancer receive treatment at various types of medical establishments, including pediatric hospitals, pediatric oncology centers, and adult cancer facilities; Whereas the parents, siblings, and families of children with brain cancer face unique difficulties, including ensuring the continuing education and development of children undergoing intensive surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and treatment; Whereas children with brain cancer courageously face significant psychological, emotional, and social challenges due to their illness and the amount of time spent at treatment facilities away from their families, classmates, and friends; Whereas a number of organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund, in partnership with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, have worked diligently to raise awareness, encourage diagnosis, and find an ultimate cure to pediatric brain cancer; and Whereas, on April 6, 2013, 7-year-old pediatric brain cancer patient Jack Hoffman joined the lineup of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers football team for its spring football game, wearing football pads and a number 22 jersey, and ran 69 yards to score a touchdown in front of more than 60,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, touching the hearts of millions of Americans and raising awareness of pediatric brain cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 26, 2013 as National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day ; and (2) commends— (A) children battling brain cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (B) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of the rare but devastating disease of pediatric brain cancer; and (C) the researchers, scientists, and healthcare providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric brain cancer.