Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and encourage research on, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

This measure supports naming May 17, 2025 as “DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day.” Its purpose is to raise public awareness about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (a rare, aggressive childhood brain tumor) and to encourage more research on DIPG and other pediatric cancers .

• It highlights the needs of children and families facing these cancers.
• It urges attention from the public and research community to better understand, treat, and prevent these diseases .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Children with DIPG and other pediatric cancers, their families, the public, and researchers .
• What changes: Recognizes an awareness day to focus attention and encourage research efforts .
• When: May 17, 2025 .