This September, Lymphoma Canada is partnering with Lymphoma Coalition, a worldwide network of lymphoma patient groups, to promote Blood Cancer Awareness Month and World Lymphoma Awareness Day.
This World Lymphoma Awareness Day join the global lymphoma community to say Time for Some Honest Talk about How We’re Feeling
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2024 World Lymphoma Awareness Day
This World Lymphoma Awareness Day, join the global lymphoma community to say Time for Some Honest Talk about How We’re Feeling.
Too often when someone is living with lymphoma, they feel that expressing the challenges they are going through may burden others. This year the lymphoma community is coming together to highlight the benefits of being honest with your support group. Learning to cope with challenging feelings can help build closer relationships with family and friends, a deeper connection with yourself, and better equip you to live in the moment.
According to the Lymphoma Coalition’s most recent Global Patient Survey on Lymphomas & CLL (2024), two-thirds of people (67%) said they had experienced emotional effects in the past six months, including fear of cancer relapse or progression (46%), anxiety (35%), depression (27%) and isolation (26%). What’s more, most of these people are not talking to their medical teams about how they are feeling or seeking help.
Visit www.worldlymphomaawarenessday.org for more information or materials to share on your social media accounts. Use #WLAD2024 to join the global conversation.
This World Lymphoma Awareness Day, the global network of lymphoma patient organizations is coming together to say: Time for Some Honest Talk about How We’re Feeling.
Light the Country Purple
Lymphoma Canada is coordinating with iconic Canadian landmarks to light them in purple on September 15, 2024, for World Lymphoma Awareness Day, aiming to increase awareness and support for those affected by lymphoma. Below are some of the monuments, with ongoing efforts to include more.
Alberta
- Calgary Tower
- Lethbridge City Hall
- Okotoks Municipal Centre
British Columbia
- BC Place
- Vancouver Convention Center
- Port Moody – BC
- Science World
Ontario
- Peace Bridge
- CN Tower
- Uptown Waterloo
- Hamilton Sign
- 3D Toronto
Winnipeg
- Esplanade Riel Bridge
- Winnipeg Sign
What can you do to support?
Support World Lymphoma Awareness Day this September 15th!
Sign up for our Laps Around Lymphoma Virtual Challenge
This September 15-30, we challenge you to take 100,000 steps in support of the over 100,000 Canadians currently living with lymphoma. This virtual fundraiser is open to everyone across Canada, so call your friends, family, and coworkers to join Laps Around Lymphoma and practice a healthy lifestyle while raising funds and awareness for lymphoma.
Give a donation
Dealing with lymphoma can be overwhelming. That is why Lymphoma Canada offers ongoing support for patients and their families. Empower the lymphoma community by supporting Lymphoma Canada with a donation to support patients. Any gift, large or small, makes a difference in the lives of the over 100,000 Canadians affected by lymphoma.
Join the virtual conversation
During September, connect with the global community online by following Lymphoma Canada and Lymphoma Coalition and use the hashtag #WLAD2024 or #Lymphomacanada when sharing your experiences. Share via social media – change your profile picture, tweet, tag, and share your support with the world!
