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National Cancer Survivors Day
File:National Cancer Survivors Day Logo.gif
Logo of the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation
Observed byPeople worldwide
CelebrationsParades and local observation
DateThe first Sunday in June
2025 datedate missing (please add)

The National Cancer Survivors Day an international holiday[1] held on the first Sunday in June in various countries. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality”[2]

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.[3] 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.[3]

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.[4]

Antigua and Barbuda have included a walk and run as part of their celebrations since 2007.[5]

Participating countries

Sponsoring corporations

Frequent sponsors of the National Cancer Survivors Day include AstraZeneca, COPING Magazine, Lilly Oncology, and the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation.

References

  1. ^ a b "May 27th Is Registration Deadline for Support Connection’s 'Celebrate Life Day.'" The Putnam County News and Recorder [Cold Spring] 12 May 2005. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.pcnr.com/News/2005/0512/General_Stories/037.html>.
  2. ^ "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/>.
  3. ^ a b "Origin of National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day. COPING magazine. 30 June 2008 <http://www.nationalcancersurvivorsday.com/body_index.html>.
  4. ^ For Immediate Release. Franklin: National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Press Release 2008.
  5. ^ "Antigua & Barbuda to Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day." Antigua Sun [St.John's, Antigua] 15 May 2007. 7 Oct. 2008 <http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=370619108205152007&an=233340088305152007&ac=Local>.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "National Cancer Survivors Day." Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 30 June 2008. United States Department of Health and Human Services. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.cdc.gov/CANCER/survivorship/what_cdc_is_doing/ncsd.htm>.
  7. ^ "TELETOON: Children of Gilda's Club Animate What's on Their Minds!" Marketwire [Toronto] 30 May 2006. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Teletoon-Canada-Inc-597145.html>.
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