Henry Smith MP supported an event in Parliament yesterday for World Cancer Day today (4th February).
Henry said;
“On World Cancer Day, I’m calling on people in Crawley to join me by wearing a Unity Band, making a donation or helping spread the word on social media.
"My mum passed away because of blood cancer and there's hardly a family in the country not touched by the condition, so whether you want to celebrate people who’ve overcome cancer, show solidarity with those going through treatment, or to remember loved ones, World Cancer Day is a chance to get involved, and help reduce the impact of cancer on future generations.”
“It was an honour to host the World Cancer Day event in the House of Commons last year and I was pleased to attend yesterday’s reception to reaffirm my support.”
Yesterday Henry met with representatives from four of the UK’s leading cancer charities who are working together to unite the nation and help transform the lives of millions of people who are affected by cancer.
Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Care, Anthony Nolan and the Movember Foundation are urging people in Crawley and around the country to show their support by wearing a Unity Band with pride today.
The Unity Band is made of two parts, knotted together, to represent strength in unity and the power of what can be achieved when people come together.
The Unity Bands are available from each charity in their own colours at www.worldcancerday.co.uk for a suggested donation of £2. All money raised from the Unity Bands will go towards the charities’ individual research projects and support services.
One in two people born in the UK will develop cancer at some point in their lifetime.
Collectively the four charities support millions of people every year through their individual work in the prevention, detection, treatment and support of those affected by cancer.
Money raised from the Unity Bands will fund breakthroughs in scientific research; save and improve the lives of people with blood cancers; provide high quality care, support and information for people with breast cancer, and fund research and support services to tackle prostate and testicular cancer.
By joining together this World Cancer Day, they aim to show that a small action taken by many will transform our future.
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