WORLD CANCER DAY
Mind the Care Gap on National Cancer Prevention Month
Zenite’s writing challenge invites you to join in a collective effort to raise awareness about the urgency of closing the care gap
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, unite against the prevalence of cancer, and take action to promote better care for everyone.
“The federal government estimates that nearly 2 million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) during 2023, and that more than 600,000 died from their disease.” — AACR
World Cancer Day 2024
World Cancer Day is a global initiative held on February 4. This year’s campaign theme, “Close the Care Gap,” has deeply resonated with our mantra here on Zenite.
So we’ve decided to help amplify the voice of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
“By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we are all working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all — no matter who you are or where you live.”
In our pursuit of creating awareness and promoting change, we invite you to take part in our February writing challenge.
Close the Care Gap!
A call to close the care gap
February is more than a month for love. It’s also a month for action.
This is an opportunity to use your words as a force for good, contributing to the global conversation around cancer prevention and care.
Today, February 4, we urge you to ponder: What will you do to make a difference in cancer care?
Write your story. Show you care!
Share your thoughts, personal experiences, or insights related to cancer prevention, awareness, or support.
There aren’t any limits. Use any format. This can be a research piece or a call to action; your words can make a difference.
Tag Your Piece: Use the tags “Zenite,” “Zenite Challenge,” “World Cancer Month,” and “Close the Care Gap.”
Submission guidelines
- Deadline: Submit your piece by the end of February.
- Length: Aim for at least 1,000 words to delve into the topic with substance and depth.
- Write your story. Click “submit to publication.”
- Choose Zenite.
Why answer the call?
Besides being part of a global initiative focusing on the common good, we’ll make sure your story is cross-pollinated far and wide.
Standout stories will be handpicked by our editorial team for special features and promotions across our social media platforms.
All challenge stories will be showcased on the Zenite homepage and featured on our social media channels.
Follow us and subscribe to our newsletter to help give additional visibility to our common efforts in the community.
Extend the impact beyond writing
As a community, let’s not only contribute through words but also take real-world actions
Amplify awareness and share your article and others across social media platforms to amplify the message of cancer prevention.
Engage in the conversation. We invite you to join the discussion in the comments section, sharing experiences, recommendations, and support.
As a community, we are poised to advocate for lasting change toward a cancer-free world.
On Zenite we stand for health equity; we strive to enhance accessibility to cancer services and reduce disparities in cancer incidence and mortality.
Let’s close the care gap together.
Closing thoughts
During National Cancer Prevention Month, Zenite invites you to join our chain of care as we raise awareness.
Together, we can contribute to closing the care gap. Our prolonged effort throughout the month means more exposure, engagement, and, most importantly, impact.
Together, it’s time to bridge the care gap in cancer care.
Join the challenge, share your story, and let’s make a difference.
To the zenith with hope and determination!
