On June 2 every year National Cancer Survivor Day is celebrated in the US. in 2019 the day falls on a Sunday.
The day is dedicated to celebrating the survivors of Cancer. Thousands of people, organisations and institutions in the world will gather in their communities to celebrate the day.
This year marks the 32nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day, it aims at making life easier for cancer survivors and valuing their lives.
As per a website, it is a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, gathering support for families, and an outreach to the community.
The day is dedicated to honouring cancer survivors and to help spread a positive message about cancer that there is hope for people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Theme of National Cancer Survivors Day 2019
The theme for National Cancer Survivors Day is “A Celebration of Life.” Also, you can choose your own theme to personalise your own event. Website nationalcancersurvivorsday.org allows you to choose your own theme. The official colours decided by NCSD.org are PMS #186 red, PMS #286 blue, and white.
Significance of National Cancer Survivors Day 2019
The day celebrates people who are not less than warriors and have fought the disease bravely. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines a survivor as “anyone living with a history of cancer from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.”
The day celebrates the positivity of such people. Along with the cancer survivors, the day also celebrates the family member, friend, or medical professional. The day helps cancer survivors connect with each other and tell the story.
