RHYL landmarks will join famous bulidngs across the UK to raise awareness of leukaemia next week.

To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month, The Sky Tower and Foryd Bridge will be illuminated red on Saturday, September 21.

National blood cancer charity Leukaemia Care has organised the lighting of buildings across the UK to raise awareness of leukaemia, as well as its signs and symptoms, as part of its Spot Leukaemia campaign.

Director of Patient Advocacy for the charity, Zack Pemberton-Whiteley, said, “We’re delighted that Rhyl is supporting our initiative. This is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that people are more aware of the vague symptoms of leukaemia which can often be mistaken for other common illnesses, such as the flu.

"As well as enjoying the light up, we’d encourage members of the public to take our free online course which will improve their awareness of leukaemia." 

 

Leukaemia is a form of blood cancer., which is the UK’s fifth most common cancer and the third biggest cancer killer. 

Across the country, over 50 buildings lighting up in celebration of Leukaemia Care’s 50thanniversary as a charity.

As well as shining a spotlight on leukaemia, the charity is encouraging members of the public to take its free leukaemia awareness course which will help to raise awareness of the vague symptoms of this cancer.

The charity also have free fridge magnets and symptoms cards available to order. To find out more about the #SpotLeukaemia campaign and to take the free leukaemia awareness course, click here.