World Cancer Day 2020

World Cancer Day, every February 4, is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective, and government action, we're working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to lifesaving cancer treatment and care is equal for all—no matter who you are or where you live. 

How CRI Is Participating

We will be sharing messages from our network of supporters, scientists, and advocates along the campaign theme of "I Am and I Will."

How You Can Participate

• Post a personal message on social media. 
• Light up a significant landmark in your area with the World Cancer Day colors. 
• Fundraise for cancer research. 
• Translate materials so information is accessible to as many people as possible.
• Spread the word with an op-ed, blog post, or recorded video message.
• Give something and make a donation. 
• Attend, participate or volunteer at a World Cancer Day event—or host your own event. 

Find more ideas on how to participate at worldcancerday.org/take-action.

Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history.

Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world, gathering communities, organisations and individuals in schools, businesses, hospitals, marketplaces, parks, community halls, places of worship—in the streets and online—acting as a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer.

This year's World Cancer Day's theme, "I Am and I Will," is all about you and your commitment to act. We believe that through our positive actions, together we can reach the target of reducing the number of premature deaths from cancer and noncommunicable diseases by one third by 2030.

Join us on February 4 to speak out and stand up for a cancer-free world.

Learn more at www.worldcancerday.org

Images courtesy of Union for International Cancer Control.