Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

This measure supports naming May 17, 2025, as “DIPG Awareness Day.” Its goal is to raise public awareness of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (a severe childhood brain cancer) and to encourage more research into cures for DIPG and other pediatric cancers .

It does not create new programs or funding; it’s a formal show of support meant to focus attention and spur community action and research interest .

• Key points
  • Who is affected: Children with DIPG and other pediatric cancers, their families, medical researchers, and communities .
  • What changes: Public recognition and encouragement of research; no new legal requirements or funding .
  • When: May 17, 2025, as the awareness day .