World Cancer Day

February 4, 2016
Today is World Cancer Day. A day that I couldn’t let go by without writing about it. My sister and I lost our mum to ovarian cancer almost 11 years ago. I wrote a post not long ago about how I feel about it and how it still very much has an impact on my life now. 


People say that it gets easier, but it doesn’t. It gets harder. Well, that’s my experience anyway. The primary objective of World Cancer Day is to get as many people as possible around the globe to talk about cancer today.

It’s a truly global event taking place on the 4th February every year. World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing government and individuals across the world to take action.

Did you know that currently 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year. Out of those people,  4 million die prematurely (aged 30 to 69). My mum was just 50 when she lost her battle with ovarian cancer.

So how can you take part?

Add your World Cancer Day activity to the map of impact
Support World Cancer Day on social media
Join the World Cancer Day thunderclap campaign
Download the World Cancer Day campaign materials
Increase World Cancer Day’s impact
Translate the World Cancer Day materials


For more information on the above ways to get involved please click here.

Emily

I started Twin Mummy and Daddy in 2012.  

Over time Twin Mummy and Daddy has gone from strength to strength. I write about our family life, my love for running and our passion for adventure and travel.  

We’ve also started living a more eco-friendly life. As such I also write about our zero waste journey in a bid to encourage others to think about the impact they have on the environment.

I’m a keen runner and in April 2019 I ran the London Marathon for an amazing charity called WellChild. It’s one of my biggest achievements to date. I raised over £2,000 for the charity and learnt so much along the way.

This year we’re passionate about spending time outdoors. We’ll be sharing our travel, days out and camping adventures right here on Twin Mummy and Daddy.

2 Comments

  • Rachel Rogers

    February 4, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    Such an important topic! I'm so glad people are raising awareness of it. I didn't realise that many people died from cancer each year, a cute needs to be found. I'm sorry to hear about your Mum. ❤️ Xx

    Reply

  • Hannah Latoya Bond

    February 4, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    This is a really good cause. I heard about this event the other day x

    Reply

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