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The '''National Cancer Survivors Day''' is held on the first Sunday in June in |
The '''National Cancer Survivors Day''' is held on the first Sunday in June in the [[United States]]. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality”<ref>"The Official Website: National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day: A Celebration of Life. 2008. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. 30 June 2008 <http://www.ncsdf.org/>.</ref> |
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==History== |
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The 2008 celebration included a commencement by U.S. President [[George W. Bush]] and the [[National Cancer Institute]] director.<ref>For Immediate Release. Franklin: National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Press Release 2008.</ref> |
The 2008 celebration included a commencement by U.S. President [[George W. Bush]] and the [[National Cancer Institute]] director.<ref>For Immediate Release. Franklin: National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Press Release 2008.</ref> |
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The organizers are trying to promote the event in other countries, such as [[Canada]], [[Cayman Islands]], [[Antigua]], [[Trinidad]], [[Tobago]], [[Italy]], [[The Netherlands]], [[India]], [[South Africa]], [[Malaysia]], [[Guam]], [[Australia]], [[American Samoa]] |
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==Sponsoring corporations== |
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Revision as of 06:41, 7 October 2008
| National Cancer Survivors Day | |
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| File:National Cancer Survivors Day Logo.gif Logo of the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation | |
| Observed by | Some Americans |
| Celebrations | Parades and local observation |
| Date | The first Sunday in June |
| 2025 date | |
The National Cancer Survivors Day is held on the first Sunday in June in the United States. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality”[1]
History
The National Cancer Survivors Day was first announced by Merril Hastings at the second national conference meeting of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 20, 1987.[2] Later, Hastings filed the name as an International Class 042 Service, as well as registering with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the name of Pulse Publications.[2]
The first National Cancer Survivors Day was held on June 5, 1988. Twenty other National Cancer Survivors Days have taken place since.
Events
Local towns, cities, hospitals, and support groups usually host events and celebrations on National Cancer Survivors Day. Celebrations can include parades, carnivals, art exhibits, contests, and testimonies to honor local cancer survivors.
The 2008 celebration included a commencement by U.S. President George W. Bush and the National Cancer Institute director.[3]
Promotion in other countries
The organizers are trying to promote the event in other countries, such as Canada, Cayman Islands, Antigua, Trinidad, Tobago, Italy, The Netherlands, India, South Africa, Malaysia, Guam, Australia, American Samoa
Sponsoring corporations
Frequent sponsors of the National Cancer Survivors Day include AstraZeneca, COPING Magazine, Lilly Oncology, and the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation.
References
- ^ "The Official Website: National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day: A Celebration of Life. 2008. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. 30 June 2008 <http://www.ncsdf.org/>.
- ^ a b "Origin of National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day. COPING magazine. 30 June 2008 <http://www.nationalcancersurvivorsday.com/body_index.html>.
- ^ For Immediate Release. Franklin: National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Press Release 2008.