HR 494 — A Resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

PRINTER'S NO.    3306

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 494
                                              Session of
                                                2026

     INTRODUCED BY YOUNG, CONKLIN, HILL-EVANS, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ,
        WAXMAN, GUZMAN, HOHENSTEIN, MADSEN, SANCHEZ, PASHINSKI,
        BELLMON, CURRY AND BRIGGS, APRIL 27, 2026

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, APRIL 29, 2026


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain
 2      Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education,
 3      compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain
 4      cancer.
 5      WHEREAS, An estimated 5,000 children are diagnosed with a
 6   brain tumor every year; and
 7      WHEREAS, Pediatric brain cancer remains the leading cause of
 8   cancer-related death among children, yet continues to receive
 9   disproportionately low levels of research funding and public
10   awareness; and
11      WHEREAS, Elora Joyce Khan was a beloved daughter and young
12   Pennsylvanian whose life, though far too brief, was marked by
13   extraordinary courage, faith, compassion and joy; and
14      WHEREAS, Elora was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine
15   Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer with
16   limited treatment options and devastating outcomes for children
17   and their families; and
18      WHEREAS, DIPG is a cancerous tumor that grows in a child's
 1   brainstem and can also affect the central nervous system, brain
 2   and spinal cord; and
 3      WHEREAS, The disease can lead to headaches, vision problems,
 4   challenges with muscle coordination, weakness in the limbs and
 5   difficulties with eating; and
 6      WHEREAS, A biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging are
 7   currently used to diagnose DIPG in patients; and
 8      WHEREAS, While there is no cure for DIPG, there are forms of
 9   treatment that can extend a child's life; and
10      WHEREAS, Throughout her seven months of illness, Elora
11   inspired all who knew her through her strength, hope and
12   unwavering spirit; and
13      WHEREAS, Elora's legacy continues through the Elora J. Khan
14   Foundation, established in her memory to advance pediatric brain
15   tumor research, provide critical support to families facing
16   childhood cancer and create moments of hope, healing and
17   compassion locally and globally; and
18      WHEREAS, Increasing awareness, advocacy and investment in
19   pediatric cancer research and family support are essential to
20   improving outcomes and easing the burdens faced by children and
21   their loved ones; therefore be it
22      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate June
23   15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness
24   Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy
25   and research related to pediatric brain cancer; and be it
26   further
27      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the life
28   and legacy of Elora Joyce Khan and recognize the meaningful
29   impact of the Elora J. Khan Foundation in supporting children
30   and families affected by pediatric cancer; and be it further

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1      RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
2   the family of Elora Joyce Khan as an expression of respect,
3   remembrance and this Commonwealth's commitment to supporting
4   children battling pediatric cancer.




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