Putting Lymphoma in the Limelight on
World Lymphoma Awareness Day!

It is World Lymphoma Awareness Day today, Sunday 15 September.
It’s acknowledged and celebrated around the world to raise awareness of cancers of the lymphatic system. In Australia - Lymphoma is the number one blood cancer.

Lymphoma Australia is putting lymphoma in the limelight this September as part of the National awareness month. 

Lymphoma Australia and medical experts are using World Lymphoma Awareness Day to ‘put lymphoma in the limelight’ and call for all Australians to better recognise the symptoms of a blood cancer that takes an Australian life every six hours.

How can you get involved?

1. Put lymphoma in the limelight - go LIME TODAY 15 September (or anytime during September) by wearing merchandise or a ribbon pin
2. Lime Fun: Get your photos wearing your best lime gear and tag us! Include the hashtags #WLAD2019 and #Lime4Lymphoma.
3. Join the conversation on Facebook. From today, connect with people around the world and discuss the small things that build confidence. Connect with the global community by following Lymphoma Coalition and Lymphoma Australia and use the hashtag #WLAD2019 when sharing your experiences
4. Share #Lime4Lymphoma! Upload our Facebook frame to your profile image. Take a look at some of wonderful patients who have shared their story, or share or retweet our posts. Follow our pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has signed up to put Lymphoma in the Limelight. In doing so, you are making a positive difference to the lives of people living with lymphoma, their families, friends and carers, through increased awareness and support.

There are so many benefits when people know more – whether it’s knowing when signs and symptoms should be referred to a specialist or feeling fully informed to make confident decisions about their treatment.

The more people we can have talking about lymphoma, the more awareness we can create around this very common, but lesser known cancer. You play a vital role in this conversation and we urge you to take part in whatever big or small way possible for you. Let's put lymphoma in the limelight.

Thanking you for your ongoing support.
Sharon Winton, CEO

Why September is so important...

Funds raised by you for Lymphoma Australia during September will go towards funding specialist lymphoma care nurses across the country. Most newly diagnosed patients have no idea what lymphoma is or what lies ahead in terms of treatment, relapse and cure. The funds raised will help in our goal to support a specialist Lymphoma Care Nurse in each state, improving the experience for more than 6,400 Australian's diagnosed with lymphoma each year.

Taking the fear of the unknown out of the Lymphoma journey can make a huge difference.