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February is Marfan Awareness Month!
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…
Read ArticleFebruary is Cancer Prevention Month
A substantial proportion of cancers could be prevented, including all cancers caused by tobacco use and other unhealthy behaviors. Excluding non-melanoma skin cancer, at least…
Read ArticleCelebrating the Agents of Change this Black History Month
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…
Read ArticleJanuary is National Poverty in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Awareness Month
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…
Read ArticleNational Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
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…
Read ArticleNational Scholarship Month/National Education Month
National Scholarship Month/National Education Month aims to buildÌýawareness of scholarships and opportunities in higher education.ÌýEstablished in 1998, it recognizes communities, organizations, and businesses within the…
Read ArticleNational Veterans and Military Families Month
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…
Read ArticleNational Homeless Youth Awareness Month
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…
Read ArticleDiabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 millionÌýadults and children…
Read ArticleAnimal Rescue Team and Disaster Response
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Animal Rescue Team (ART) is on call 24/7, ready to deploy whenever animals are caught in large-scale…
Read ArticleChildhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, childhood cancer organizations around the world come together in recognition ofÌýChildhood Cancer Awareness Month, withÌýa goal to increase awareness and raise funds for…
Read ArticleEnvironmental Awareness Month
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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