June 6th is National Cancer Survivors Day
I have had several friends and family diagnosed with cancer in way way or another. Some did not make it, some did, and others are living with it. Chances are someone you know is a cancer survivor, “survivor” defined as “anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.” Sunday, June 6 is the 23rd annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a worldwide celebration of life held in hundreds of communities throughout the U.S., Canada, and other participating countries. It was the brainchild of Richard Bloch, a co-founder of H&R Block and cancer survivor himself, who wanted to demonstrate that a diagnosis of cancer is not an automatic death sentence.
The non-profit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation (www.ncsdf.org) supports hundreds of hospitals, support groups, and other cancer-related organizations that host National Cancer Survivors Day events in their communities by providing free guidance, education and networking. Its primary mission is to educate the public on the issues of cancer survivorship in order to better the quality of life for cancer survivors.
Visit www.ncsdf.org to learn how to honor these survivors and better their lives. -Brad Patshkowski-
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