The gold ribbon is the official ribbon of children with cancer
worldwide, supported, recognised and promoted by hundreds of
organisations and treatment centres related to childhood cancer. It
was inspired by the life of Kelsey Nicole Thorsen, 1989~1996.
Internationally, the gold ribbon represents children with cancer in
these and other ways:
- It is a precious metal, as our children are precious;
- It is the purity of our childrens hearts;
- It is the flame of hope.
To us, the gold ribbon also represents the strength of our children
and their families who have fought a brave battle with childhood
cancer. This source of strength is cast from the support of many
people who have contributed in their various capacities: the
medical team, our social workers, sponsors and donors, volunteers
and schools.
Childhood Cancer Situation
Internationally
Did you know
that 250,000 children get cancer in the world each year
Did you know
that over 100,000 deaths from childhood cancer could be prevented
each year if all the children (around the world) had equal access
to diagnosis and treatment
Did you know
under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has
the right to:
- life
- treatment of illness
- rehabilitation of health
- education
Locally
Did you know
every year, there about 120 children diagnosed with cancer in
Singapore and almost half are below the age of 12 years old
Did you know
most childhood cancers can be cured and the cure rate for childhood
leukaemia, which is the most common type of childhood cancer, is
about 70%
Did you know
since Childrens Cancer Foundation was started in 1992, we have
served about 1100 families and enhanced their lives emotionally,
socially and medically
