HONG KONG, CHINA -�Media OutReach�- 31 January 2020 -�World Cancer Day is an initiative that unites
the global community and highlights efforts worldwide to reduce the cancer burden,
promote greater equity and integrate control of the disease into the international
health and development agenda.

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At the start of the
millennium, 4 February was declared World Cancer Day. It began with cancer
experts who convened in Paris in 1999. With the year 2000 imminent, the group
was determined that the global challenge of cancer not be forgotten in the new
century.

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The World Cancer Day Charter
has now been adopted by over 1,100 international cancer organisations around
the world, including the Asian Fund for Cancer Research (AFCR). Under the
guidance of the Union for International Cancer Control since 2006, World Cancer
Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under
one voice, building an alliance against "fear,
ignorance and complacency."

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Since the
creation of World Cancer Day, incredible progress has been made against the
disease in many areas, including increased political will, technological
advancements, research breakthroughs and greater public understanding of the
disease. However, there is still much more to be done. Indeed, in 2019 the World
Health Organization cited non-communicable diseases, including cancer, as one
of the top ten threats to global public health.

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This year
4 February marks the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day. It will be a year to
accelerate the reduction of unnecessary cancer deaths and to achieve equal
access to cancer care for all. Actions, big and small, to combat cancer will
lead to powerful progress in reducing the global impact of the disease.

Every
individual and organization can commit and make a difference toward the creation
of a cancer-free world.

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Throughout the month of February,
Hugill & Ip Solicitors is joining the World Cancer Day's #IAmAndIWill
campaign in support of the Asian Fund for Cancer Research. The firm will be
donating part of its profits earned this month to the organization and raising
funds from other corporate entities and individuals. Hugill & Ip will also
customize its logo throughout the duration the month to raise awareness of
cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.

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Hugill & Ip is proud
to support AFCR, including through the provision of pro-bono legal services to
the cancer research support organization and sponsorship of its BRACE Award Competitions. The first of
these events, which aim to identify and catalyse early-stage cancer laboratory
discoveries, was held in Singapore in September 2019 and the second will be
held in Hong Kong on 27 May 2020.

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Get involved in anyway you can. Because together we
can create change.

For additional
information about the campaign, click on the following link.

To directly fund cancer
research support, access AFCR's Ways to
Give webpage, https://afcr.org/en/ways-to-give/,
and set up a one-time
or monthly
contribution, including the option of a gift in memoriam or in honour of a
family member, friend or colleague.

About the Asian Fund for Cancer Research

The Asian Fund for Cancer
Research (AFCR) is a non-profit organization committed to curing cancers that
have significant impacts on Asian populations. Headquartered in Hong Kong, AFCR
is uniquely positioned to implement in Asia the newest cancer research
discoveries and technologies from around the world, investigate the distinct
causes of cancer in Asian populations through innovative genetic and molecular
research, and develop more effective therapies tailored to the region's cancer
patients. For more information, visit https://www.afcr.org.

About Hugill & Ip Solicitors

Hugill & Ip
Solicitors is an independent law firm providing bespoke legal advice and
exceptional client service to individuals, families, entrepreneurs and
businesses, in Hong Kong and internationally. Hugill & Ip provides high
quality legal services with integrity, professionalism and respect for clients
and the community. For more information, visit https://www.hugillandip.com.