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February is Marfan Awareness Month!

February 3, 2025

Marfan syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 5,000 people regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and experts estimateÌýthat nearly half the people who have Marfan…

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Celebrating the Agents of Change this Black History Month

February 3, 2025

During Black History Month, which takes place each year during the month of February, there is much to celebrate about the past achievements and impact…

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January is National Poverty in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Awareness Month

January 6, 2025

Hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion, disabilities, restricted access to participationÌýin the democratic process. These are…

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

November 5, 2024

President Ronald Reagan designated November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983 when there were less than two million people suffering from the disease. Since…

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National Veterans and Military Families Month

November 5, 2024

Each year, November is designated as National Veterans and Military Families Month to thank service members and their families for all their hard work and…

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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

November 5, 2024

Since 2007, National Homeless Youth Awareness Month raises awareness for children and families dealing with homelessness and educates the public on ways to help end…

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion

September 24, 2024

Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness MonthÌýwas started byÌýthe National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreadingÌýawareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the…

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Environmental Awareness Month

August 19, 2024

Every September, environmental organizations around the Nation come together in recognition of Environmental Awareness Month, with a goal to raise awareness about environmental issues that…

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Celebrating Juneteenth and Continuing to Work in Solidarity for Racial Justice, Equality, and Equity

May 9, 2024

June 19 — also known as Juneteenth, or the nation’s second Independence Day — commemorates the end of slavery in Texas, and therefore the nation,…

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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2024

May 9, 2024

In honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – considered the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States – each…

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World Environment Day 2024

May 9, 2024

First held in 1974 by the United Nations, World Environment Day–celebrated worldwide on June 5th each year–is a day for raising awareness about environmental issues…

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day

April 8, 2024

May 10 marks the celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a time to honor and recognize the immense contributions made by military spouses in supporting…

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