Every year on June 2, National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated in the US. In 2019 June 2 falls on a Sunday. The day is dedicated to celebrating the survivors of Cancer. Thousands of people, organisations and institutions across the globe will gather in their local communities to celebrate the day. This year will mark the 32nd annual National Cancer Survivors Day that will aim at making life a little easier for cancer survivors and valuing their lives. As per ncsd.org, "It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community." The day is dedicated to honouring cancer survivors and to helping spread a positive message about cancer that there is hope for people who have been diagnosed with cancer.

National Cancer Survivors Day 2019 Theme

The official NCSD theme for National Cancer Survivors Day is, "A Celebration of Life." However, if you are planning to personalize your own event, the nationalcancersurvivorsday.org allows you to choose your own theme according to the event organised by you to celebrate the day. The official colours decided by NCSD.org are PMS #186 red, PMS #286 blue, and white.

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National Cancer Survivors Day Significance

A cancer survivor is no less than a warrior who fought the disease bravely. The day celebrates such people and the hope they give to the whole world. 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." This day celebrates each one of the survivors that and their fruitful, rewarding, and inspiring lives. 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.

The number of cancer survivors in America is more than 15.5 million, they celebrate together and extend support to each other on this day every year.

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