Senator Justice Speaks in Energy Committee Hearing about Hearts of Gold Playground

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Jim Justice spoke about his bill, which would redesignate a playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in the State of West Virginia as the “Hearts of Gold Playground: In Honor of West Virginia Children and Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer” and celebrated his colleagues voting to pass it out of committee. Watch Senator Justice’s full speech HERE . BACKGROUND: Senator Justice introduced this bill alongside Senator Capito and Representative Miller on September 30, 2025, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The primary playground located in the Grandview area at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has long served as a space for families to gather, children to play, and the community to come together in one of West Virginia’s most scenic and beloved parks. The name carries symbolic meaning: “Hearts of Gold” honors the incredible strength of those battling pediatric cancer. The Gold Ribbon is the international symbol for childhood cancer awareness. While Governor, Senator Jim Justice announced September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in West Virginia. Additionally, he signed a bill into law providing a special license plate for Curing Childhood Cancer.