Childhood Cancer
What are the facts?
- 400,000 children are diagnosed annually across the world
- 9 in 10 diagnosed children live in low and middle income countries (LMIC)
- <30% of children with cancer in LMIC’s survive compared to >80% in high-income countries
Source: World Health Organisation
What can your local Lions club do?
PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT
Ensure patients and their families are adequately supported, and address the most common barriers to obtaining necessary treatment.
ORGANIZATION OR FACILITY SUPPORT
Identify needs and opportunities to serve childhood cancer organizations or facilities to make a difference by expanding accessibility to treatment and services.
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
Raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer, through educating our community members to create positive change.
Do you know a child or family who are coping with Cancer?
As a club we may be able to help through signposting, support, offering our manpower or through other means. Contact the club if you need support during this difficult time.