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MI HR0344

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Phil Phelps

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 17, 2018, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Day in Michigan
  • DIPG affects 200-400 children annually in the U.S. and is the second most common malignant brain tumor in children, located in the brainstem and inoperable
  • DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death from brain tumors with a median survival rate of only 9 months and less than 1% five-year survival rate
  • Approximately 25,000 years of life are lost annually due to DIPG based on the number of diagnosed children and average life expectancy
  • Recognizes advocacy groups including Team Buddy Boy, Team Julian, and ChadTough for increasing research and awareness efforts

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 17, 2018, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Day in the

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Awareness Day

Last Action

Adopted

5/17/2018

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