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LAVENDER RING MAKEUP & PHOTOS WITH SMILES: 2023 Event Report

Continuing the success from last year, we held LAVENDER RING MAKEUP & PHOTOS WITH SMILES events at 12 locations across Japan and four countries and regions in 2023 that were joined by a total of 306 persons and groups of people living with cancer. The posters of beaming smiles inspired courage in the participants and everyone who saw them. With a renewed commitment to “Inspiring smiles on people living with cancer,” we will spread more smiles through this program.

From the LAVENDER RING MAKEUP & PHOTOS WITH SMILES event in Taiwan
From the LAVENDER RING MAKEUP & PHOTOS WITH SMILES event in Taiwan
Country/Region Location/Date Partnering medical institutions/patient groups Number of participants or groups
Japan
  • Aichi Cancer Center: Saturday, June 24
  • Osaka International Cancer Institute: Thursday, June 29
  • Shiseido Shidome Office: Saturday, August 5
  • Kyushu Cancer Center: Saturday, September 2
  • Shikoku Cancer Center: Saturday, September 23
  • Aichi Cancer Center
  • Osaka International Cancer Institute
  • Kyushu Cancer Center
  • Shikoku Cancer Center
  • NPO Aichi Cancer Network
  • Gansapokissa Tomarigi

57
China
  • Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai: Sunday, July 4
  • St. Regis Shanghai Jingan: Sunday, October 15
  • Grand Hyatt Beijing: Saturday, October 28
  • Grand Hyatt Guangzhou: Saturday, November 4

104
Taiwan
  • Taiwan Shiseido Office: Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22
  • Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
  • Taiwan Adventist Hospital Patient Association
  • Taipei Medical University, Lily Patient Association
  • Taiwan Breast Cancer Alliance
  • Chen Yung and Fu Jen Breast Cancer Foundation
  • Chiayi Christian Hospital Patient Association

61
Thailand
  • Hotel Nikko Bangkok: Saturday, October 7
  • National Cancer Institute
  • ART for Cancer

20
Singapore
  • Arcc Space: Saturday, October 14
  • Singapore Cancer Society

64

Comments from participants

  • All the messages encouraged people living with cancer to stay positive, confident, and happy, and they emphasized we are not alone in our fight against cancer. It was a meaningful event.
    Woman in her 60s, Singapore
  • I was worried about my face, which had become swollen due to long-term steroid use, but the staff assured me that it was okay. I had never thought of myself as photogenic and was shy in front of the camera, but the photographer made me feel at ease.
    Woman in her 50s, Singapore
  • Seeing myself smiling brightly in the photo made me realize that I am so confident and able to express myself freely! And I feel so much so I want to tell other people living with cancer, "Cancer is not scary!" As long as you are willing to come out that you have cancer, your life will always be beautiful!
    Woman in her 50s, Taiwan
  • The event made me think about how I will overcome the treatment and how I will be compared to my future self. I have decided to turn this challenge into an opportunity!
    Woman in her 20s, Japan
  • I lost my confidence after getting cancer and was always worried about recurrence, but this event made me realize that I have my own life to lead.
    Woman in her 30s, Japan
  • When I had my poster photo taken, I couldn't believe how bright my smile was!
    Man in his 40s, Japan
  • I found it interesting to approach the problems that cannot be solved by medicine. I see potential in working with organizations other than medical institutions.
    Medical professional, Japan
LAVENDER RING 2023 Held in five countries and regions