Graham, Sinema, Kelly and Barrasso Applaud Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Kyrsten Sinema (I-Arizona), Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) today applauded the passage of their Senate Resolution designating July 17, 2024 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

"Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer, and I have seen three members of the Senate family, Ted Kennedy, Senator Barasso's wife, Bobbi, and my dearest friend John McCain, lose their battle to it," said Senator Graham."This resolution honors my dear friends, all of those we have lost to glioblastoma and the strong individuals battling glioblastoma every day. It will create national awareness of this horrible disease and encourage medical professionals to work together to find a cure."

"Glioblastoma Awareness Day honors Senator John McCain - my personal hero - and the thousands of Americans who have battled or continue to battle brain cancers, and their caregivers. We'll continue strengthening efforts to find a cure and develop new treatments for this disease and other brain cancers," said Senator Sinema.

"Glioblastoma remains a devastating disease that has taken the lives of far too many Arizonans, including Senator John McCain," said Senator Kelly. "In honor of those we have lost and in support of the many families affected by this aggressive disease, I remain committed to advancing research and treatment options. With continued dedication and support, we can make significant steps in the fight against glioblastoma and bring renewed hope to patients and their loved ones."

"After losing my wife to this deadly disease, I know firsthand how this tragic diagnosis affects patients and their families. Raising awareness and supporting efforts to find a cure is a personal priority for me," said Senator Barrasso. "Our bipartisan resolution honors our Congressional commitment to supporting research that will find a cure for this deadly disease. I am proud to join this resolution to honor Bobbi Barrasso, our colleague John McCain, and all those who have lost their battles in the fight against glioblastoma."

"I am happy to be working alongside Senators Sinema, T. Scott, Kelly, Van Hollen, Warnock, Rubio, Markey, Warren, Coons, and Barrasso. Together, we are working to prevent those from suffering from this disease in the future and honoring those who have lost their battle to Glioblastoma," concluded Graham.

In addition to Graham, Sinema, Kelly and Barrasso, the resolution is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts), Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Christopher Coons (D-Delaware).

The resolution:

• Designates July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day."
• Encourages increased public awareness of glioblastoma.
• Honors the individuals who have died from the devastating disease of glioblastoma or are currently living with the disease.
• Supports efforts to develop better treatments for glioblastoma that will improve the long-term prognosis for, and the quality of life of, individuals diagnosed with the disease.
• Recognizes the importance of molecular biomarker testing to the diagnosis and treatment of glioblastoma.
• Expresses support for the individuals who are battling brain tumors, as well as the families, friends, and caregivers of those individuals.
• Urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research among governmental, private, and nonprofit organizations, which is a promising means of advancing the understanding and treatment of glioblastoma.
• Encourages continued investments in glioblastoma research and treatments, including through the Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network and other existing brain tumor research resources.

To read the resolution, click HERE.

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