The resolution recognizes April 17, 2025, as Buckets of Smiles Day in Alabama, highlighting the significant impact of childhood cancer, which is the leading cause of disease-related death among children. It notes that one in 285 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with cancer by age 20, with over 190 new cases annually in Alabama alone. The resolution emphasizes the efforts of Buckets of Smiles, a nonprofit organization founded by Ella Kate Nichols in 2017, which aims to uplift children battling cancer by providing them with hospital-approved activity items. The organization has raised over $67,000, delivered more than 1,588 buckets to children nationwide, and established a scholarship for childhood cancer survivors in Alabama.

The resolution calls on the residents of Alabama to recognize Buckets of Smiles Day as an opportunity to raise awareness about childhood cancer and advocate for improved treatment options with fewer side effects. It also highlights the organization's ambassador program, which encourages youth involvement in supporting children with cancer, and its commitment to fundraising for research aimed at finding better treatments and ultimately a cure for childhood cancer.