Day Against Cancer: Support for Patients and Loved Ones in Mechelen

On Thursday, October 15th, Kom op tegen Kanker is organizing activities on the Grote Markt and at the city hall to show solidarity.

Symbolic yellow ribbon around a stone wall, with blurred hands leaving messages in the background. Soft, hopeful lighting.
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Symbolic yellow ribbon around a stone wall, with blurred hands leaving messages in the background. Soft, hopeful lighting.

On Thursday, October 15th, the Day Against Cancer will take place, an initiative by Kom op tegen Kanker to express support for cancer patients and their loved ones.

People with cancer and their loved ones deserve all our support. That's why Kom op tegen Kanker is organizing the Day Against Cancer on Thursday, October 15th. Between 10 AM and 5 PM, people can leave a warm message on the support wall of Kom op tegen Kanker on the Grote Markt to show solidarity. The organization emphasizes: 'You don't carry cancer alone.'
Hospitals and other healthcare organizations are organizing beneficial activities and information sessions for cancer patients. Volunteers will hand out the yellow ribbon to visitors as a sign of solidarity.
Additionally, on that day, there will be an opportunity to try indoor rowing at the inner courtyard of the city hall. In the Keldermanszaal, the Flemish Rowing League and AZ Sint-Maarten will demonstrate how rowing can aid in the recovery of people with or after cancer.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Mechelen — Nieuws (12/10/2026)