National Cancer Survivors Day

What is National Cancer Survivors Day?

Held on the first Sunday in June, National Cancer Survivors Day is a celebration for all those who have been diagnosed with cancer and, following treatment, have been given the all clear.

It is a day that is celebrated around the world and a chance to reflect on what cancer patients endure and the effect on their families. It’s also an opportunity to thank the doctors, researchers, fundraisers, and donors who make survival possible.

Children with Cancer UK is proud to support this awareness day. Join us in celebrating survivors and supporting those still on their journey.
Donate, share a survivor’s story, or fundraise to help us continue life-saving research.

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Our support

The charity was founded over 35 years ago by Marion and Eddie O’Gorman, parents to Paul who sadly died from leukaemia in his early teens. Since its launch in 1988, Children with Cancer UK has raised more than £300 million and funded over 300 research projects which helped improve childhood cancer survival rates from 67% to 84%*.

Every day in the UK, 10 children and young people receive a cancer diagnosis, and sadly, cancer is still the biggest cause of death for children under the age of 15.

Children with Cancer UK has met many families dealing with difficult cancer journeys and remains truly inspired by their courage and determination. It is this that continues to drive us day in, day out to continue to support these families and fund research projects to help us achieve our vision of a world where every child survives cancer.

*Office of National Statistics (ONS) Childhood cancer survival in England: children diagnosed from 1990 to 2014 and followed up to 2015 and Cancer survival in England: adult, stage at diagnosis and childhood – patients followed up to 2018.For World Cancer Day 2025, get involved to spread awareness of childhood cancer, and the urgent need for more research to save young lives.

Louis’ life after cancer story

Louis was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was 19 months. Now, in his teenage years, he reflects on what’s important in life, and what life can be like after having survived childhood cancer.

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Felix’s life after cancer story

Felix was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) on 26 January 2016. He was just 10 years old at the time. Now, six years later, he reflects on what’s important in life, his dreams and what life can be like after having survived childhood cancer.

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Felix He has also had a number of blood transfusions

Patient story – Felix

Felix was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was just 10 years old. Find out all about his childhood cancer journey here.

Real stories from families affected by childhood cancer

It’s hard to imagine what it must feel like to be told your child has cancer. For many families, this is a heartbreaking reality.

Hear from some of them as they share their experiences and the devastating impact childhood cancer has had on their lives.

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A unique friendship

Meet Felix and Yann. They come from different countries, were born decades apart, but are friends who share two really big things in common: the dream of wanting to be a professional footballer, and being diagnosed with cancer as a child.