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Awareness Calendar
Click on the month for detailed information on the causes.

August

National Minority Donor Awareness Day

America's Night Out Against Crime

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Month

Psoriasis Awareness Month

Amblyopia Awareness Month




July

National Therapeutic Recreation Week

International Massage Week

Eye Injury Prevention Month

Light the Night for Sight

Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month

International Group B Strep Awareness Month



June

Dystonia Awareness Week

National Headache Awareness Week

Career Nurse Assistants Day

National Men's Health Week

Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week

HIV Testing Day

Vision Research Month

Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

National Aphasia Awareness Month

National Scleroderma Awareness Month



May

Suicide Awareness Week

Food Allergy Awareness Week

Women's Health Week

Buckle Up America Week

World No Tobacco Day

National Arthritis Month

Stroke Awareness Month

High Blood Pressure Month

Sight Saving Month



April

Earth Day

Alcohol Awareness Month

Cancer Control Month

National Autism Awareness Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sexually Transmitted Disease Month

Foot Health Month

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

World Health Day

National Volunteer Week



March

National Kidney Month

National MS Month

American Red Cross Month

Save Your Vison Week

Mental Retardation Month

National Patient Safety Awareness Week

National Poison Prevention Week

World Tuberculosis Day

American Diabetes Alert Day



February

Organ Donor Day

Women's Heart Day

Burn Awareness Week

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

American Heart Month

Wise Health Consumer Month

Children's Dental Health Month

National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week



January

Birth Defects Prevention

Cataract Awareness

Cervical Cancer Awareness

Glaucoma Awareness

Volunteer Blood Donors

Thyroid Awareness

Healthy Weight Awareness

Folic Acid Awareness



December

World Aids Day

World Health Organization

UNAIDS

Elton John Aids Foundation

Ryan White Emergency Act

Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Safe Toys & Gifts Awareness Month

Bone Marrow Disease Awareness Week



November

National Adoption Awareness Month

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

National Alzheimers Awareness Month

American Diabetes Awareness Month

National Family Caregivers Month



October

Breast Cancer Awareness

World Food Day

Domestic Violence Awareness

Down Syndrome Awareness

Lupus Awareness

Dental Hygiene Awareness



September

STOP a Suicide Today

National Reye's Syndrome Week

National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

National Cholesterol Education Month

National Menopause Awareness Month






Awareness Calendar

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Childhood Injury Prevention Week
Childhood Injury Prevention WeekChildhood Injury Prevention Week
The As Safe As Possible Campaign is a not for profit national public awareness and education organization, launched in 1993 to halt the epidemic of unintentional injuries that has swept this country. It was formed with the belief that, through its efforts, childhood injuries can be prevented and lives saved.

Read more about the... As Safe As Possible Campaign

STOP a Suicide Today Day

Each year in America almost 30,000 people commit suicide, and 70% of those people tell someone or give warning signs before taking their own life. Stop A Suicide, Today! can teach you how to recognize the warning signs of suicide in family, friends, co-workers, and patients, and why you need to respond as you would do with any medical emergency.

Stop A SuicideStop A Suicide Read more about... Stop A Suicide, Today!

Suicide Prevention Week


The goal of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is to understand and prevent suicide. Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, Ph.D., AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education, and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.

Read more about the... American Association of Suicidology

National Rehabilitation WeekNational Rehabilitation Week National Rehabilitation Week

The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation's mission is to educate people about the benefits and impact of rehabilitation; develop programs which aim to increase opportunities for the nearly 50 million Americans with disabilities, and help those who are disabled live up to their fullest potential.

Read more about the... National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundationr

National Reye's Syndrome Week

National Reye's Syndrome WeekNational Reye's Syndrome Week ReyeÕs Syndrome, a deadly disease, strikes swiftly and can attack any child or adult without warning. All body organs are affected, with the liver and brain suffering most seriously. While the cause and cure remain unknown, research has established a link between ReyeÕs Syndrome and the use of aspirin and other salicylate-containing medications. In 1974, the National Reye's Syndrome Foundation was incorporated, becoming the first citizen group to generate a concerted, organized lay movement to eradicate Reye's Syndrome.

Read more about the... National Reye's Syndrome Foundation

Take a Loved One to the Doctor's Day

Take a Loved One to the Doctor's DayTake a Loved One to the Doctor's Day Scheduled for the third Tuesday of each September, Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day encourages individuals to take charge of their health by visiting a health professional (doctor, nurse, dentist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other health provider), making an appointment for a visit, attending a health event in the community or helping a friend, neighbor or family member do the same.

Read more about... Closing the Health Gap

National 5 A Day Week

National 5 A Day WeekNational 5 A Day Week Each year Produce for Better Health Foundation and the National 5 A Day Partnership take this time to encourage organizations, companies and individuals to strengthen their efforts to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Read more about the... National 5 A Day Partnership

Family Health & Fitness Day

Family Health & Fitness DayFamily Health & Fitness Day The 10th annual Family Health & Fitness Day USA is a national health and fitness event for families, set for Saturday, September 23, 2006. (always on the last Saturday in September.) The event's purpose is to promote family involvement in physical activity, one of the goals of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health.

Read more about the... Family Health & Fitness Day USA

National Adult Immunization Awareness Week

National Adult Immunization Awareness WeekNational Adult Immunization Awareness Week
The mission of the National Partnership for Immunization is to encourage greater acceptance and use of immunization for people of all ages through partnerships with public and private organizations.

Read more about the... National Partnership for Immunization

National Women's Health and Fitness Day

National Women's Health and Fitness DayNational Women's Health and Fitness Day
WomenÕs Health & Fitness Day is the nationÕs largest annual health promotion event for women of all ages. This yearÕs event is set for Wednesday, September 27, 2006, and in future years, will always be held on the last Wednesday in September. This unique national program Ñ with participation by local organizations throughout the U.S. Ñ focuses attention on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women.

Read more about the... National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Juvenile Products Manufacturers AssociationJuvenile Products Manufacturers Association Baby Safety Month

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association exists to advance the interests, growth and well-being of the juvenile products industry through advocacy, public relations, information sharing and business development opportunities.

Read more about the... Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

Children's Eye Health and Safety MonthChildren's Eye Health and Safety Month Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.

Read more about... Prevent Blindness America

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Chocolate Awareness RibbonsChocolate Awareness Ribbons Featured Idea:

A Sweet Way To Raise Money
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Chocolate Awareness Ribbons are a sweet way to raise money and awareness for your cause. They can be used alone for your dinner events on the tables, or in tandem with other fundraising projects, like 10k runs and bike-a-thons, to raise even more money for your cause. Use them as an appreciation gift to a donor or a volunteer. Try them now and get FREE Shipping!

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Victory Scratch CardVictory Scratch Card Featured Idea:

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Victory Scratch Cards are an innovative new way to collect donations. They can be used alone, or in tandem with other fundraising projects, like 10k runs and bike-a-thons, to raise even more money for your cause. The cards can be customized with your group name and logo, and each card features inspirational messages. Try them now and get FREE Shipping and 30 day financing!

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PKD Walk

Ben's Wishful Thinking: A Video Game with Kids Fighting Cancer

The EduCare Foundation: Unlocking Potential Through Educational Compassion

National Volunteer Week: Honoring Volunteers & Inspiring Service

Skookum Educational Programs

Songs of Love

Ethel M's Feed Your Mind

Tsunami Relief

Worthy Causes
KidsCharities.org

T J Martell Foundation

RADD: Recording Artists, Actors & Atheletes Against Drunk Driving

NCCF: The National Childhood Cancer Foundation

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