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Here you can find out all about the national events that Macmillan holds for people like you, plus information about national awareness days in the UK.

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National Macmillan events:

The Big Sports Day 2010
Is your school looking for a charity of the year? Are you wanting to raise funds, raise heart rates and raise cancer awareness all at the same time? Then we have just the event for you. Ask your teacher to sign your school up for The Big Sports Day 2010. Whether you do a sponsored star jump rally or a 2km run, one result is guaranteed - every penny you raise will help people affected by cancer.

Walk with us
Loosen up those limbs and improve your fitness while raising invaluable funds for Macmillan. Ask your teachers to register for one of our organised walks, or you can even hold your own at any time of the year - we'll give you all the support you need.

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National awareness days

15 February 2010 :
International Childhood Cancer Day

10 March 2010 :
No Smoking Day
The day can be used to inspire staff who want to quit and educate children about the dangers of smoking – the longterm health effects and the links to cancer. It can be a great day to bring the school and local community together too.

March
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

April
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

14-21 June
Carers Week

October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

November
Lung Cancer Awareness Month

December 2009:
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month