22nd September is observed as World Rose Day. Rose Day is dedicated to those battling cancer all over the world. Rose is a symbol of love, care and concern. It is a day for supporting all those people around the world who are fighting with cancer. It is a special day for remembering and sharing a cancer patient’s trauma. Rose day is observed in the memory of 12 year old Melinda Rose from Canada, who was diagnosed with Askin’s Tumour, a rare form of Blood Cancer. Doctors predicted that she will not survive for more than a couple of weeks, but she lived six months more. Within that period, she successfully cheered up other cancer patients and their caregivers with her letters, poems, and emails. Rose positively made each day in her remaining life meaningful. She networked with other children who were also cancer patients and their caregivers. Rose day is celebrated to create awareness among cancer patients so that they can face the disease with strong willpower and spirit. Let us mark this day to bring cheer to all cancer patients by gifting hand – made roses with a message to show them love, support, care and concern for cancer patients.
Vinod C. Dixit
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