3 February 2016
World Cancer Day: Thursday 4th February
World Cancer Day is a global event taking place every year on 4th February with the aim to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease and pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action.
Currently, 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year, out of which, 4 million people die prematurely (aged 30 to 69 years).
Join the nation this Thursday 4th February for World Cancer Day 2016 and help beat cancer sooner #WorldCancerDay!
Play your part by wearing a Unity Band™ or donating towards lifesaving research. Get your Unity Band™ by wearing a Unity Band you are part of the generation that will transform the lives of millions of people affected by cancer. Cancer Research UK Unity Bands are available in-store and online for a suggested donation of £2. BUY ONLINE FIND A SHOP
There are many ways to get involved in the celebration of World Cancer Day; so we encourage you to please get involved if you can. More information can be found here including:
- Add your event to the Map of Impact -The interactive WCD Map of Impact aims to feature all of the events, (social media) activities and actions that are taking place on/around World Cancer Day.
- Support World Cancer Day on social Media - The ‘Talking Hands’ social media campaign is an entertaining and easy way to get involved in World Cancer Day, to show your support to the fight against cancer and increase the global impact of the Day.
- Download materials - campaign materials such as posters, factsheets and toolkits for your use to support and promote the day and the theme. Be sure to share them within your organisation and wider network.
