Living in the Beautiful Ordinary
[Guest Blog Post by Christine Corrigan] As a two-time cancer survivor, a teen with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1981 and an adult with breast cancer in 2016, National Cancer Survivors Day® is both a day of celebration and remembrance. During this day, I remember family members and friends who lost their lives to cancer. I also […]
Check Out Our Favorite Items from the 2021 NCSD Merchandise Catalog
National Cancer Survivors Day® – the day set aside to recognize all those who are living with a history of cancer – is Sunday, June 6. And we know you’re already planning an incredible Celebration of Life for the cancer survivors in your community. Don’t you want to give them something to remember it by? […]
Don’t Let Cancer Break Your Funny Bone
[Guest Post by Saranne Rothberg] I fractured my funny bone in February 1999. I heard “malignant tumor, surgery, radiation, chemo” and felt as if I’d forgotten how to breathe. The medical staff continued to banter about the prognosis of my exposed breasts when suddenly my mind rebelled. An old magazine article about a man who […]
Socially Distanced and Virtual Ideas and Tips for Your NCSD Event
If you’re not having a National Cancer Survivors Day® in-person event, we’ve put together this guide for planning virtual and socially distanced events. If you’re looking for more information on themes for your event, whether it’s in-person or virtual, you can check out our general “theme-aspiration” page. Socially Distanced Event Ideas Drive-In Have a drive-in […]