The Cynthia Solomon Holmes Leiomyosarcoma Foundation

08/19/2026

Today, we recognize National Patient Advocacy Day and honor the individuals who champion the patient’s voice, protect their rights, and help ensure access to compassionate, equitable, and quality healthcare.

To every patient advocate—your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. Thank you for standing up, speaking up, and advocating for better outcomes for every patient.

07/15/2026

07/14/2026

July 13, 2010 is a day that forever changed the lives of family and friends of Cynthia Solomon Holmes. A rare disease, Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) took away someone who was loved dearly. It is pur critical mission to increase awareness of this disease and support research efforts.

Share your memories of Cynthia on through the Legacy site at:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name/cynthia-holmes-obituary?pid=144181635&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_term=guestbook-text&utm_content=298839&utm_id=b291bf6e-5d6f-4441-ab58-11c0fbb12a25&sfmc_id=45690817&sfmc_activityid=50ec2760-ea16-402a-a194-94e07c7f0a46&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GBAnniversaryEmail_GB_040623&utm_source=MarketingCloud&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GBAnniversaryEmail_GB_040623&utm_content=guestbook-text&sfmc_id=45690817&env=d12d69363856aa3a8c109995e107926f93170952d914999e41bdc822453d27bb

02/04/2026

Today, February 4th is World Cancer Day

The World Cancer Day theme 2025-2027, “United by Unique” places people at the centre of care and explores new ways of making a difference.   

Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis—it’s a deeply personal matter. Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story - stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more.  

That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.  

Every experience with cancer is unique and it will take all of us, united, to create a world where we look beyond the disease and see the person before the patient. A world where the needs of people and communities are at the centre of health systems.
 

Join us on 4 February and help us make a difference.