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Support the Cause - Awareness Events Throughout the Year

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Throughout the year, we celebrate awareness days, weeks, and months to support causes: worthy, quirky, sentimental, and everything in between.  Here's a list of events to celebrate month by month.
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January

January marks the start of a new year and a time to raise awareness for important causes. Key observances include Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Glaucoma Awareness Month, and Birth Defects Awareness Month. It’s also a time to recognize National Blo...

 
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month is dedicated to raising public consciousness about the global and ongoing crisis of human trafficking. It’s a time to honor survivors, educate communities, and advocate for stronger prevention, protection, and justic...
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Glaucoma Awareness Month brings attention to one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. Often called the “silent thief of sight,” glaucoma typically shows no early symptoms—making regular eye exams essential for early detection an...
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This is the official site of Glaucoma Awareness Month from the National Institutes of Health.
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I honestly don't know how I feel about this one.  I'm a supporter of Black Lives Matter and the VERY badly named Defund the Police movement.  Law enforcement continues to refused to weed out their bad apples.  They're all about saying it's just a few bad apples, but they never want to acknowledge the rest of the saying.  A few bad apples SPOIL THE ENTIRE BUNCH.
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February

February is a month focused on health, equity, and love—highlighting several vital causes. It marks American Heart Month, raising awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. National Cancer Prevention Month also takes center st...

 
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I have a cousin who has an eating disorder so this cause touches my heart.
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Heart disease is one of the major killers in the U.S.  We've come a long way in treating this disease, but there's still such a long way to go.  Show your support and remind others to check their heart.
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Find resources for your heart health at the American Heart Association website.
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March

March is a month dedicated to raising awareness for important health and social causes. It includes National Women’s History Month, celebrating the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. National Nutrition Month encourages health...

 
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March 8 is International Women's Day and March is Women's History Month. This poster shows sufferagettes dressed in white marching for the right to vote down an anonymous city street.
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I love the boho feminine feel of this button celebrating International Women's day.
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March is National Nutrition Month.  As a diabetic, it's important for me to monitor my nutrition.
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Celebrate Women's History Month with this Art Deco inspired pinback button.
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My mom died of kidney failure several years ago so this one hits close to home for me.
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April

April is a powerful month for advocacy and education across a range of causes. It is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, promoting understanding, inclusion, and support for the autism community. National Child Abuse Prevention Month calls for acti...

 
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Celebrate World Health Day by checking on your own health and then thank the health care workers in your life.
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April is Animal Abuse Awareness Month.  Visit your local animal shelter and make a furry friend!
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Those who harm children and animals belong in the lowest level of hell.  Enough said.  I'm starting to think about what retirement will look like to me.  One of the things I'm thinking of doing is volunteering with CASA as a child advocate.
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May

May is a powerful month for raising awareness around health, safety, and social impact. It is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, promoting understanding, support, and advocacy for mental well-being. National Foster Care Month shi...

 
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It's that time of year again…road work season.  May is Road Safety Awareness month.  Stay safe out there!
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Huntington's Disease is a rare, inherited neurological disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Typically developing in mid-adulthood, Huntington’s disease affects movement, cognition, and behavior—impacting not onl...
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Here in the Midwest, Memorial Day weekend is also the start of pool season.  It's when the weather gets warm and the boats come out of storage.  So it's a good time for a reminder of water safety.  Wear those life jackets.  Swim with a buddy and where a lifeguard is on duty.
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June

Pride Month honors the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on equality, identity, and inclusion. Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month draws attention to neurodegenerative diseases, supporting research and caregivers. Men’s Health Month encourages early detection and healthy lifestyles. June also recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15), promoting ...

 
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The elderly are one of the more vulnerable populations in our society especially those without family who can fall victim to neglect, physical abuse, scammers and thieves.
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My maternal grandmother and great aunt both suffered from dimentia at the end of their life.  It was heartbreaking to watch as they disappeared a little at a time.
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I'm so tired of “Thoughts and prayers.”  I want action!
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Support the LGBTQIA community in June with your visible support for Pride month.
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August

August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, promoting vaccines across all stages of life. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month supports research and families affected by this rare condition. National Breastfeeding Month highligh...

 
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I'm in my 50s.  When I was little, my pediatrician was older than dirt which means I'm among the youngest people you'll see with a smallpox scar.  Why?  BECAUSE VACCINATIONS WORK!!!
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