On the occasion of World Cancer Day on 4 February, our Foundation has donated to “The Brazilian Cancer Foundation“, a non-profit foundation based in Brazil, which promotes strategic actions for the prevention and control of cancer on behalf of the general public, raises funds and invests in programs and projects related to cancer prevention, early detection, as well as palliative care and research. A certificate of appreciation was presented to our Foundation from the aforementioned organisation.
We Can Defeat Cancer by Fighting Together
Regarding the donation, Uğur Tatlıcı, Executive Board Member of our Foundation, said: “It is possible together to build a future where people live healthier lives and have better access to health and cancer services regardless of where they were born, where they grew up, and regardless of their age! It is necessary to know, care, protect against cancer and take early action without delaying the diagnosis. On the occasion of 4 February World Cancer Day, we, as the Foundation, wish a speedy recovery to all our citizens who are struggling with this disease, which requires a difficult and long treatment, and to all cancer patients around the world.”
THE BRAZILIAN CANCER FOUNDATION
The Brazilian Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 under the legal name Fundação Ary Frauzino para Pesquisa e Controle do Câncer, paying homage to the doctor who directed INCA from 1980 to 1985. As the original name of the foundation was a bit long, it soon became known as Ary Frauzino. In 2008, the name was simplified and the brand reformulated to facilitate communication with all sectors of society. The legal name Fundação Ary Frauzino para Pesquisa e Controle do Câncer was retained, but the simpler name Cancer Foundation was also adopted for public communication. In addition to the summary name, the slogan “with you for life” was added to more succinctly convey the lifelong commitment to everyone’s life and health. The symbol of the new trademark was inspired by the awareness ribbons used to encourage people to sign up to great causes. The best known of these is the red ribbon symbolising the fight against AIDS. However, each colour symbolises a different cause. The ribbon used by the Cancer Foundation is purple, symbolising the fight to defeat cancer.
The Brazilian Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organisation that raises funds and invests in programmes and projects related to cancer prevention, early detection, assistance, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplantation, as well as palliative care and research. Its mission is to promote strategic actions for the prevention and control of cancer on behalf of society at large, as well as to support the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA) and all the activities of the Brazilian National Cancer Control Programme. It also provides consultancy services to states and municipalities throughout Brazil to improve their processes in cancer treatment (Oncological Attention Plan).
