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:''For the imprint see [[Aardvark-Vanaheim]]. For the Norwegian metal band see [[Vanaheim (band)]].''
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The '''National Cancer Survivors Day''' is a secular holiday mainly celebrated in the United States, and held on the first Sunday in June. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality”.<ref>"The Official Website: National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day: A Celebration of Life. 2008. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. 30 June 2008 <http://www.ncsdf.org/>.</ref> Though it is mainly celebrated in the United States, the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation is attempting to grow its popularity in other countries, with some success.
The name comes from the home of the [[Vanir]], one of the two clans of gods besides the [[Æsir]]. The name appears in the ''[[Ynglinga saga]]'' by [[Snorri Sturluson]]. In that work, the gods appear as [[euhemerize]]d heroes of the past, and the name of their realm is linked to the earthly river [[Don River, Russia|Don]]. It is therefore disputable to count ''Vanaheimr'' as one of the nine worlds of [[Norse cosmology]].


==History==
Snorri introduces Vanaheimr thus:
The National Cancer Survivors Day was first announced by Merril Hastings at the second national conference meeting of the [[National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship]] in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]] on November 20, 1987.<ref name=coping>"Origin of National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day. COPING magazine. 30 June 2008 <http://www.nationalcancersurvivorsday.com/body_index.html>.</ref>
Later, Hastings filed the name as an International Class 042 Service, as well as registering with the [[United States Patent and Trademark Office]] in the name of Pulse Publications.<ref name=coping>"Origin of National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day. COPING magazine. 30 June 2008 <http://www.nationalcancersurvivorsday.com/body_index.html>.</ref>


The first National Cancer Survivors Day was held on June 5, 1988. Twenty other National Cancer Survivors Days have taken place since.
:Thus it is known that a great sea goes in at ''Nörvasund'' [ [[Straits of Gibraltar]] ], and up to the land of Jerusalem. From the same sea a long sea-bight stretches towards the north-east, and is called the Black Sea, and divides the three parts of the earth; of which the eastern part is called Asia, and the western is called by some Europa, by some Enea. Northward of the Black Sea lies ''Svíþjóð'' the Great, or the Cold penis. [...] On the south side of the mountains which lie outside of all inhabited lands runs a river through Svíþjóð, which is properly called by the name of [[Tanais]] [ [[Don River, Russia]] ], but was formerly called ''Tanakvísl'', or ''Vanakvísl'', and which falls into the Black Sea. The country of the people on the Vanakvísl was called ''Vanaland'', or ''Vanaheimr''; and the river separates the three parts of the world, of which the eastermost part is called Asia, and the westermost Europe. [http://norse.net.ru/ontexts/forn/ynglinga.html] [http://northvegr.org/lore/heim/001_01.php]


==Events==
See also: [[Scythia]]
Local towns, cities, hospitals, and support groups usually host events and celebrations on National Cancer Survivors Day. Celebrations can include parades, carnivals, art exhibits, contests, and testimonies to honor local [[cancer survivors]].


The 2008 celebration included a commencement by U.S. President [[George W. Bush]] and the [[National Cancer Institute]] director.<ref>For Immediate Release. Franklin: National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Press Release 2008.</ref>
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Antigua and Barbuda have included a walk and run as part of their celebrations since 2007.<ref>"Antigua & Barbuda to Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day." Antigua Sun [St.John's, Antigua] 15 May 2007. 7 Oct. 2008 <http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=370619108205152007&an=233340088305152007&ac=Local>.</ref>
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==Participating countries==
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*[[United States]]<ref name=doh>"National Cancer Survivors Day." Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 30 June 2008. United States Department of Health and Human Services. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.cdc.gov/CANCER/survivorship/what_cdc_is_doing/ncsd.htm>.</ref>
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*[[Canada]]<ref name=putnam/><ref name=teletoon>"TELETOON: Children of Gilda's Club Animate What's on Their Minds!" Marketwire [Toronto] 30 May 2006. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Teletoon-Canada-Inc-597145.html>.</ref>
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*[[Cayman Islands]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[Antigua]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[Trinidad]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[Tobago]]<ref name=doh/>
[[es:Vanaheim]]
*[[Italy]]<ref name=doh/>
[[fr:Vanaheim]]
*[[The Netherlands]]<ref name=doh/>
[[it:Vanaheimr]]
*[[India]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[Malaysia]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[Guam]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[Australia]]<ref name=doh/>
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*[[American Samoa]]<ref name=doh/>
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==Sponsoring corporations==
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Frequent sponsors of the National Cancer Survivors Day include [[AstraZeneca]], [[COPING Magazine]], [[Lilly Oncology]], and the [[Richard Bloch|R.A. Bloch]] Cancer Foundation.
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ncsdf.org/ The National Cancer Survivors Day official website]

[[Category:Cancer organizations]]
[[Category:Secular holidays]]

Revision as of 22:18, 10 October 2008

National Cancer Survivors Day
File:National Cancer Survivors Day Logo.gif
Logo of the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation
Observed byMainly people in the United States
CelebrationsParades and local observation
DateThe first Sunday in June
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The National Cancer Survivors Day is a secular holiday mainly celebrated in the United States, and held on the first Sunday in June. The day is meant to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality”.[1] Though it is mainly celebrated in the United States, the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation is attempting to grow its popularity in other countries, with some success.

History

The National Cancer Survivors Day was first announced by Merril Hastings at the second national conference meeting of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 20, 1987.[2] Later, Hastings filed the name as an International Class 042 Service, as well as registering with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the name of Pulse Publications.[2]

The first National Cancer Survivors Day was held on June 5, 1988. Twenty other National Cancer Survivors Days have taken place since.

Events

Local towns, cities, hospitals, and support groups usually host events and celebrations on National Cancer Survivors Day. Celebrations can include parades, carnivals, art exhibits, contests, and testimonies to honor local cancer survivors.

The 2008 celebration included a commencement by U.S. President George W. Bush and the National Cancer Institute director.[3]

Antigua and Barbuda have included a walk and run as part of their celebrations since 2007.[4]

Participating countries

Sponsoring corporations

Frequent sponsors of the National Cancer Survivors Day include AstraZeneca, COPING Magazine, Lilly Oncology, and the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation.

References

  1. ^ "The Official Website: National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day: A Celebration of Life. 2008. The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. 30 June 2008 <http://www.ncsdf.org/>.
  2. ^ a b "Origin of National Cancer Survivors Day." National Cancer Survivors Day. COPING magazine. 30 June 2008 <http://www.nationalcancersurvivorsday.com/body_index.html>.
  3. ^ For Immediate Release. Franklin: National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. Press Release 2008.
  4. ^ "Antigua & Barbuda to Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day." Antigua Sun [St.John's, Antigua] 15 May 2007. 7 Oct. 2008 <http://www.antiguasun.com/paper/?as=view&sun=370619108205152007&an=233340088305152007&ac=Local>.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "National Cancer Survivors Day." Department of Health and Human Services: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 30 June 2008. United States Department of Health and Human Services. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.cdc.gov/CANCER/survivorship/what_cdc_is_doing/ncsd.htm>.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference putnam was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "TELETOON: Children of Gilda's Club Animate What's on Their Minds!" Marketwire [Toronto] 30 May 2006. 9 Oct. 2008 <http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Teletoon-Canada-Inc-597145.html>.

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