Join the action
Find an event near you on the Map of Activities or add your own!
Get involved any way you can
On World Cancer Day, everyone has the potential to make a difference. Here are several ways you can engage with your family, friends and community to support a good cause.
Because together, we make a positive change.
Share your story
Here you can share your personal cancer story with text, video or artwork.
Join the upside down challenge
Show on social media how cancer has turned your world upside down
Start a conversation
Talk about cancer with your family, friends, colleagues and networks.
Advocate for change
Stand up for those affected by cancer, promote awareness and education, and support efforts to improve care.
Light up the world
Ask your city to light up a significant landmark, monument or building on World Cancer Day in the colours of orange and blue.
Create an event
Inspire others by hosting your own World Cancer Day event.
Add it to the Map of Activities to spotlight the great work that you are planning.
Make a donation
Let's reimagine a world where millions of cancer deaths are prevented, and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all.
Spread the word
Write a blog story for your newsletter, feature World Cancer Day on your website, or reach out to a local journalist.
Raise
funds
World Cancer Day presents a great opportunity to raise money for cancer.
Customise your poster
Add your own message and image to a World Cancer Day poster.
Leverage social media
Spread the word online through your social media channels to inspire and encourage others.