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Cancer Institute celebrates life with patients and families
Published: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Eight years ago, the Cancer Institute at UT Medical Center hosted its first “Celebrating Life” event in observance of National Cancer Survivor’s Day. This day, held on the first Sunday in June, is set aside to honor those who are living with and beyond cancer. On June 6, more than 500 cancer survivors, family member, friends, Cancer Institute physicians and staff came together to celebrate this special day. Dr. John Bell, director of the Cancer Institute, opened the ceremony by recognizing and thanking the many survivors and guests in attendance at the celebration.
Dr. Bell also recognized a special group from the Sacred Heart Cathedral School 5th grade class. These students participated in the 2010 event by competing in a drawing contest to determine the Celebrating Life 2010 post card design. They also made gifts for all cancer survivors. The hand painted tile trivets with inspirational words and artwork were displayed and each survivor was able to choose their own “one of a kind” trivet. Maria Harnett, a 5th grade teacher from Sacred Heart who organized the activities, stated, “The kids were very excited, and I think the UT Medical Center Cancer Institute made them realize how much their participation really mattered (and will continue to matter). I always talk to the kids about how, even though they feel like they’re young, they are powerful and can make a huge impact in the world. This was a great example of that. I’m really proud of them.” 
Survivors were honored by a beautiful and moving musical performance of “You Raise Me Up” by Deanna Grubb, a medical assistant in the Cancer Institute. The day concluded with a special talk delivered by Dr. Keith Gray, a surgical oncologist at the Cancer Institute. During his remarks, Dr. Gray highlighted and thanked the survivors for all they had taught him, which had helped him to be a better father, teacher and physician.
Celebrating Life is Knoxville’s only recognized event held in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day. National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual, worldwide Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities throughout the United States, Canada and other participating countries. Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality. There are more than 12 million Americans who have faced cancer and are alive today.
