On February 15, Pilar de la Horadada joined the global observance of International Childhood Cancer Day, raising awareness about the challenges faced by affected families.
As part of this initiative, local schools participated in “The Strength of the Golden Ribbon”, an activity aimed at symbolizing support for children and families battling cancer. Nearly 2,000 students wrote messages of encouragement on golden ribbons, the recognized symbol for childhood cancer awareness, to show solidarity and support.
This effort was made possible by the commitment of schools in promoting values such as empathy, resilience, and solidarity. The Department of Health praised the initiative for shedding light on the reality faced by thousands of families, as over 1,500 new cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed in Spain each year.
Despite an 83.9% five-year survival rate for children aged 0-14, continued efforts in research, prevention through healthy habits, and early diagnosis remain crucial.
The Origin of the Golden Ribbon
The Golden Ribbon was created in 1991 by a group of parents in the U.S. seeking a powerful symbol to raise awareness and mobilize society in the fight against childhood cancer. The colour gold was chosen to reflect the strength and value of children, emphasizing the importance of reducing childhood cancer-related deaths.
