Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 617 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in New York. The resolution highlights the significance of recognizing blood cancer patients and volunteer donors. It notes that every three to four minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer, and annually, 18,000 patients face life-threatening blood cancers or disorders. The resolution emphasizes the role of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) in providing hope and healing through its registry of volunteer blood cell donors.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in New York.

Assembly Resolution No. 617 memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 28, 2025, as Blood Cancer Day in New York. The resolution highlights the significance of recognizing blood cancer patients and volunteer donors. It notes that every three to four minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer, and annually, 18,000 patients face life-threatening blood cancers or disorders. The resolution emphasizes the role of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) in providing hope and healing through its registry of volunteer blood cell donors.