International Childhood Cancer Day
February 15 · Level 8 · #597 of 2238
International Childhood Cancer Day supports children with cancer, survivors and their families. It calls attention to the need for timely diagnosis, treatment and care for every child, wherever they live.
How it is celebrated: patient organisations run awareness campaigns, fundraising events and support gatherings. Healthcare teams share information about childhood cancer, while supporters help families manage the everyday pressures that come with treatment.
The symbol of childhood cancer awareness is a gold ribbon. Gold represents the preciousness of children's lives, giving a small, recognisable emblem a message that crosses borders and languages.