The resolution recognizes May 19, 2025, as "A Day of Hope" in Alabama to raise awareness about childhood cancer, which is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the U.S. The resolution highlights the alarming statistics that one in 285 children will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday, with an average diagnosis age of six. It acknowledges the efforts of H.U.G.S. 4 Childhood Cancer, a nonprofit organization founded by the Adams family in honor of their daughter Hannah, who is a survivor of childhood cancer. H.U.G.S. aims to provide legislative education, family support, and community awareness to assist families affected by childhood cancer.
The resolution encourages the residents of Alabama to observe this day to promote awareness and support for childhood cancer initiatives. H.U.G.S. collaborates with various organizations, including the Alabama Department of Public Health, to provide resources and care packages for affected families and to advocate for increased funding for childhood cancer research. The overarching goal is to work towards a future where no child has to hear the words "you have cancer."