Introduction – World Rose Day is observed every year on September 22 across the world in remembrance of a young girl Melinda Rose who had blood cancer and devoted her last six months to bringing positivity, joy, and hope for the welfare of cancer patients.

Melinda Rose is a Canadian citizen and a 12-year-old girl that was diagnosed with Askin’s tumor which is a form of rare blood cancer. The spirit and willpower of Melinda Rose have inspired millions of cancer patients who are fighting with this deadliest disease. After examining her, the doctors said that she was not going to live for more than a few weeks due to blood cancer. Melinda Rose dedicated her six months for providing joy, and positivity to cancer patients by sharing poetries, roses, and emails. During her treatment, she met thousands of cancer patients that was filled with happiness and hope. She spread happiness by writing letters and sending emails to cancer patients and medical staff with great hope.

History – World Rose Day is observed every year on September 22 to dedicate a little girl Melinda Rose to other millions of cancer patients who are struggling or fighting this horrible disease or lost their lives due to cancer. This international day is observed in the remembrance of Melinda Rose who is suffering from Askin’s Tumor which is a rare type of blood cancer. After analysis, the doctor declared that Melinda was not going to live more than 6 months.  So, she dedicated her last 6 months to the other cancer patients and make them happy by sharing poems, letters, and emails with them. The main purpose of this day is to motivate cancer patients so that they can fight and can defeat this disease.

Significance – Cancer is one of the deadliest or most dangerous diseases which affects millions of people all around the world. This international day is observed to give hope and strength to people fighting cancer. On this day, friends, family members, and caregivers offer cards, roses, gifts, and letters to cancer patients that make realize them that they are not alone in fighting or struggling against cancer. This global day is dedicated to cancer patients and observed to spread awareness about the causes and prevention of cancer which is the second most death leading disease across the world. The main aim of this international day is to encourage cancer patients by sharing red roses, gifts, poems, and many more.

The spirit of a little girl, Melinda Rose inspired other cancer patients. So, World Rose Day is observed to remember a brave little girl, Melinda Rose who is suffering from cancer and dedicated her last 6 months to spread happiness, hope, and joy for the welfare of cancer patients by sharing letters, poetry, and emails.