AL SJR87

Designates May 19, 2025, as "A Day of Hope" in Alabama to promote childhood cancer awareness.

Recognizes H.U.G.S. 4 Childhood Cancer (Helping U Get Stronger), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by the Adams family in honor of childhood cancer survivor Hannah Adams.

Acknowledges that childhood cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death among children, with approximately 16,790 diagnoses annually in the United States at an average age of six years.

Notes H.U.G.S. operates through three pillars: legislative education, family support, and community awareness to advocate for childhood cancer research funding and support affected families.

Encourages Alabama residents to recognize May 19, 2025, for its importance in promoting childhood cancer awareness and supporting H.U.G.S.' partnership with the Alabama Department of Public Health.