Lilly Oncology On Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition and Exhibition
In 2004, Lilly Oncology created Lilly Oncology On Canvas to help people affected by cancer cope with the emotional side of the disease.
2010 Finale Event
Share the hope.
This biennial competition, presented by Lilly Oncology and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), invites people from the United States and Puerto Rico diagnosed with any type of cancer – as well as their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers – to express, through art and narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journeys meaning.
3,600-plus stories.
The 2010 competition attracted 635 inspiring entries, bringing the total number of submissions since the competition’s inception to more than 3,600. Winners’ prizes consist of donations made in their name to the cancer-related charities of their choice. Artwork from the 2010 competition is currently touring cancer centers, hospitals and patient advocacy events nationwide and throughout Puerto Rico.
About National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is a nonprofit cancer organization that advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched
by cancer and provides tools that empower people to advocate for themselves. NCCS created the widely accepted definition of survivorship and considers
someone a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of life. Its free publications and resources include the award-winning
®, a self-learning audio program created by leading cancer organizations to help people develop essential skills to meet the challenges of their illness.
Since 2004, NCCS has been the co-presenter of the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition. More information is available at or 1-888-650-9127.