Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026, as Thalassemia Awareness Day in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026, as Thalassemia Awareness Day in New York. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about thalassemia, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting hemoglobin production. The resolution emphasizes the need for early detection, education, and improved care for those affected by thalassemia, which disproportionately impacts certain ethnic communities. It also notes the efforts of advocacy organizations in supporting individuals with thalassemia and their families.

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026, as Thalassemia Awareness Day in New York.

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 8, 2026, as Thalassemia Awareness Day in New York. It highlights the importance of raising awareness about thalassemia, a group of inherited blood disorders affecting hemoglobin production. The resolution emphasizes the need for early detection, education, and improved care for those affected by thalassemia, which disproportionately impacts certain ethnic communities. It also notes the efforts of advocacy organizations in supporting individuals with thalassemia and their families.