LEWISTON — National Cancer Survivors Day is Sunday, June 1. The 27th annual celebration of life will be held in hundreds of communities worldwide. Cancer survivors, caregivers, family members, friends, and health care professionals will unite to show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful, productive and even inspiring.

The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, in collaboration with Central Maine Medical Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and the Lakes Region Oncology Nursing Society, will host a Hollywood-themed event, featuring keynote speaker Noreen Labatt, a full-time mom who turned her cancer experience into a life-affirming comedy act.

There will be activities for cancer survivors and caregivers of all ages, including Reiki, self-massage, mindfulness meditation, healthy cooking demonstrations, opportunities for photographs, frame-making and music. Light refreshments will be served.

The event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St. Reservations are requested. Contact the Dempsey Center at 795-8250.

“Come walk the red carpet at the Hollywood-inspired event and learn how surviving cancer is more than just living. It’s an attitude about life and living each day to the fullest,” said Maureen Higgins, cancer health outreach educator for the Dempsey Center. “You will find our community’s NCSD event filled with joy, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith and love as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage. Come listen to inspiring speakers, connect with others, enjoy some music and participate in a variety of wellness activities.”

Anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, is a cancer survivor, according to the NCSD Foundation.

Visit NCSD.org for more information about National Cancer Survivors Day.

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