About National Cancer Survivors Day®
National Cancer Survivors Day® is an annual, worldwide Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities throughout the United States, Canada, and other participating countries. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.
In most areas, National Cancer Survivors Day is traditionally observed on the first Sunday in June, although this is not always possible due to scheduling conflicts and time differences. NCSD is celebrating its 24th year in 2011.
The non-profit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation 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. Anyone considering hosting an NCSD event can obtain a free NCSD Planning Guide.
Who is a cancer survivor? 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. National Cancer Survivors Day affords your community an opportunity to demonstrate that it has an active, productive cancer survivor population.
So be sure to attend an official National Cancer Survivors Day event in your area. To locate an event near you, contact your local cancer treatment center, hospital, or American Cancer Society office.
The 24th annual National Cancer Survivors Day is Sunday, June 5, 2011.
Table of Contents
Welcome! Getting Started
Deadlines
Step 1: Register the Event
Step 2: Get Sponsors
Step 3: Pick a Location
Step 4: Choose Activities
Step 5: Order Merchandise
Step 6: Promote the Event
Sample Letters
More Resources
2010 Event Coverage and Photos
2009 Event Coverage and Photos
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2010 National Sponsors
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About National Cancer Survivors Day®
National Cancer Survivors Day® is an annual, worldwide Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities throughout the United States, Canada, and other participating countries. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.
In most areas, National Cancer Survivors Day is traditionally observed on the first Sunday in June, although this is not always possible due to scheduling conflicts and time differences. NCSD is celebrating its 24th year in 2011.
The non-profit National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation 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. Anyone considering hosting an NCSD event can obtain a free NCSD Planning Guide.
Who is a cancer survivor? 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. National Cancer Survivors Day affords your community an opportunity to demonstrate that it has an active, productive cancer survivor population.
So be sure to attend an official National Cancer Survivors Day event in your area. To locate an event near you, contact your local cancer treatment center, hospital, or American Cancer Society office.
Table of ContentsWelcome! Getting StartedDeadlinesStep 1: Register the EventStep 2: Get SponsorsStep 3: Pick a LocationStep 4: Choose ActivitiesStep 5: Order MerchandiseStep 6: Promote the EventSample LettersMore Resources2010 Event Coverage and Photos
2009 Event Coverage and Photos
2010 National Sponsors
Click on Logo