A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".
Shown here: Agreed to Senate (2026-06-23)
Designating July 15, 2026, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day”.
That the Senate—
(1) designates July 15, 2026, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day”;
(2) encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma;
(3) honors the individuals who have died from the devastating disease of glioblastoma or are currently living with the disease;
(4) supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis for, and the quality of life of, individuals diagnosed with the disease;
(5) recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing to the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma;
(6) expresses support for the individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals;
(7) urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations, which is a promising means of advancing the understanding and treatment of glioblastoma; and
(8) encourages continued investments in glioblastoma research and treatments, including through the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network and other existing brain tumor research resources.