Peitz Cancer Support House to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day

June 4th is National Cancer Survivors Day. In celebration, the Peitz Cancer Support House of Baxter Regional Medical Center will host National Cancer Survivors Day: Hope in Motion Monday evening at 5:30. Cancer survivors and a guest are invited to attend.Registration begins at 5:30 at the Peitz Cancer Support House on the BRMC campus. A Hope in Motion Parade will begin a half hour later and will be followed by a special guest comedian and dinner for survivors and their guests. The parade and dinner are free of charge, and event shirts will be on sale for $20 each or $10 for survivors.

Life after cancer is more than just surviving. PCSH Coordinator Melissa Hudson says that our community’s National Cancer Survivors Day celebration is filed with joy, hope, camaraderie, and compassion. The group acknowledges our community’s cancer survivors, as well as, all of the contributions of their families, friends, and healthcare providers and raise awareness of the ongoing challenges faced by cancer survivors.

Anyone who is living with a history of cancer from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life is a cancer survivor. In the United States alone, there are more than 15.5 million people living with a cancer history.

Preregistration is required for this event. Call the PCSH at (870)508-2273 to register. Visit www.ncsd.org for more information on National Cancer Survivors Day.

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