Fadia Survive & Thrive expands volunteer program honoring ‘World Cancer Day 2025’
Fadia Survive & Thrive (Fadia S&T) celebrated World Cancer Day by expanding its “Fadia Volunteer Ambassadors Program.” Embracing this year’s theme, “United with Our Uniqueness,” the organization hosted a lively community event with a strong turnout, highlighting the power of unity in the fight against cancer.
Moreover, Fadia Survive & Thrive’s annual World Cancer Day event consistently aligns with the UICC’s international campaign in Geneva, reflecting its commitment as a dedicated member organization.
Additionally, Fadia S&T proudly holds membership in the ABC Global Alliance in Lisbon. The World Cancer Day 2025 campaign, “United by Unique,” focuses on placing people at the heart of cancer care, embarking on a three-year global journey from awareness to action.
This year’s Fadia World Cancer Day was held on February 9, 2025, at Boulevard Mall and Park. The event brought together volunteers and participants from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, including patients, caregivers, patient advocates, nurses, public health specialists, prevention experts, and community leaders.
Fadia dedicated this year’s campaign to “United by Our Uniqueness,” highlighting personal stories from caregivers, patients, prevention specialists, and patient advocates. Among these was a true story featured in the Arabic book “A Glimmer of Hope” by author Abdullah Al-Abdulsalam.
The event also welcomed international survivors and public health specialists who shared their experiences in person. Many volunteers joined the Fadia Volunteer Ambassador Program, where each ambassador will represent the Fadia Survive & Thrive cause within their communities and networks.
As part of the Ambassador Program, the event featured an awareness session by Dr. Alisher Kahharov, a member of the Fadia Survive & Thrive scientific advisory board, who joined via Zoom from Uzbekistan to discuss the crucial role of sleep in supporting the immune system.
Dr. Rania Azmi, president of Fadia Survive & Thrive, also highlighted key pillars of quality of life and emphasized the importance of infection and sepsis prevention, especially for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and those with advanced conditions.
The World Cancer Day is an initiative of the UICC, the largest and oldest international cancer organization committed to uniting the global community in the fight against cancer.
This year, participants in Fadia World Cancer Day shared unique stories that reflected a collective spirit of understanding, empathy, and dedication to the cause. The event concluded with the recognition of speakers and Volunteer Ambassadors of Fadia Survive & Thrive, along with a reminder from Dr. Azmi to honor this day with the same significance as other February celebrations, such as Valentine’s Day.
