Next February 4th, we commemorate International Cancer Day, a day dedicated to awareness, support, and research.
At THE SUN PLACES, we embrace our social commitment by actively supporting patients and their families, offering our support in everything necessary to alleviate the burden of this disease and contribute to a cause that concerns us all.
🎗️Why is International Cancer Day Celebrated?
It was established in 2000 at the World Cancer Summit for the New Millennium, held in Paris. Its main objective is:
- To reduce mortality through prevention and early detection.
- To increase public awareness of the disease.
- To mobilize support for scientific research.
- To improve the quality of life of patients and survivors.
Each year it focuses on a specific theme (such as "For fairer care" or "Closing the care gap"), promoted by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
🏛️ Who organizes World Cancer Day Globally and Locally?
Globally: The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO).
At the national and local levels in Seville: In Spain, and specifically in Seville, associations and foundations lead the events. The most active are:
- Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) - Seville Provincial Board.
- Association of Women Affected by Breast Cancer (AMAMA Sevilla).
- Hospitals and research centers such as the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital and the Institute of Biomedicine of Seville (IBIS).
💜 How is International Cancer Day celebrated in Seville?
Seville responds with solidarity, color, and a strong sense of community. Activities typically include:
🔬 Institutional and Scientific Events:
- Open Houses and Information Tables: In hospitals, health centers, and iconic squares such as Plaza Nueva or La Campana.
- Talks and Conferences: On prevention, research advances, and survivor testimonies, often in venues such as the City Hall Assembly Hall or community centers.
- Monument Illumination: Iconic buildings such as the Torre del Oro, the City Hall, and the Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) are illuminated in orange (the official color of the fight against cancer).
🤝 Street Activities and Awareness:
- Fundraising Tables and Ribbon Sales: Volunteers from associations walk the streets to raise funds for research.
- Solidarity Races and Walks: Sporting events like the "Women's Race" (focused on breast cancer) are very popular.
- Commemorative Events and Tributes: There is usually a central event, such as a balloon release or the reading of a manifesto in a symbolic location.
Where to stay in Seville on International Cancer Day?
🏡 THE SUN PLACES and Social Commitment: Accommodation with a Purpose
At THE SUN PLACES, we believe our commitment goes beyond offering
luxury accommodations in Seville. We believe in supporting and being an active part of the community that hosts us. Therefore, we join in the spirit of
International Cancer Day:
- Solidarity Accommodation: During the month of February, we will donate a percentage of each booking to a cancer charity in Seville chosen by our guests (AECC Seville, AMAMA, etc.).
- Welcome Pack with Awareness: Upon arrival, our guests will find, along with local products, information on prevention and the symbolic orange ribbon.
- Promotion of Charity Events: We will inform and facilitate our guests' participation in the events and activities scheduled in the city for that day.
"International Cancer Day reminds us that the most authentic humanity emerges in shared adversity. At THE SUN PLACES, we want your stay in Seville to be not only comfortable, but also meaningful, connecting you with the compassionate heart of our city."
📞 Choose and contact THE SUN PLACES for your next stay in Seville. Together, we can contribute to a cause that affects us all, turning your trip into an experience with a positive impact.