WHEREAS, X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare, lifelong genetic disorder that affects multiple body systems, including the bones, joints, teeth, muscles, hearing, and nerves, from infancy through advanced age; and

WHEREAS, the serious and challenging symptoms of XLH greatly affect the quality of life of those living with the disorder and the families who support them; and

WHEREAS, patients living with XLH and their families often face challenges that extend beyond the disease itself, including delays in obtaining accurate diagnoses, limited access to effective treatment options, and financial barriers to receiving appropriate care; and

WHEREAS, although XLH currently has no cure, dedicated researchers continue to advance the understanding of genetic mutations in the hopes of discovering a cure; and

WHEREAS, the XLH Network Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting caregivers and individuals affected by XLH, promoting awareness and education for affected families, medical professionals, and the broader community, and assisting physicians and healthcare providers in improving the diagnosis and treatment of XLH;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Abigail D. Spanberger, Governor, do hereby recognize June 23, 2026, as X-LINKED HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA AWARENESS DAY and June 2026 as X-LINKED HYPOPHOSPHATEMIA AWARENESS MONTH in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA and I call these observances to the attention of all our citizens.