SJ 101 — Commending the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24105818D I SENATE JOfferedJOINT FebruaryRESOLUTION 9,NO. 2024 N Commending the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.

––––––––––101 TE Patron––WilliamsCommending Graves R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, since 2022, the ASK Childhood Cancer FoundationFoundation. has greatly supported children diagnosed with or recovering from cancer and their families through its Education Support NavigDtor proWHEREAS, more than 350 children are diagnosed with cancer every year in the Commonwealth, U while more than 2,500 survivors are coping with late effects from treatment, which include cognitive, physical, and emotional issues that will impact their ability to learn;

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and WHEREAS, in the last 12 months, ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation's new Education Support Navigator program hasis helped 519 pediatric cancer patients and survivorsafter transitiontreatment; back to school with the support they need to be successful;

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and WHEREAS, many of the advocates supporting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation have faced the fight against cancer firsthand and are working to make the journey easier for the children and famWHEREAS, the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation has led the effort to build impactful programs that provide family support, back-to-school support, and community and connection for patients, survivors, and families across the Commonwealth;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 34 presentation to the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation as an expression of the General Assembly's 35 admiration for the organization's mission and best wishes for its continued success.