The first Pain Awareness Month was held in 2001 and since then the event has gone from strength to strength – Around 75 million Americans are suffering pain and it’s time to do something about it. Awareness will be raised by the American Pain Foundation Action Network to this huge problem so that politicians are focused on the… Continue reading There’s only one thing they want to attain the ability to lessen the pain! Pain Awareness Month every September
Category: US Awareness Days
A new mum or stepdad more than just a fad! National Step Family Day 16 September annually
National Step Family Day – In today’s modern world stepfamilies are everywhere! Which is why Christy Borgeld founded the day now celebrated every year for the past eighteen years! Did you know that one in three American citizens live in a stepfamily and 30% of children are currently growing up in a stepfamily? According to a… Continue reading A new mum or stepdad more than just a fad! National Step Family Day 16 September annually
Turn the world upside down National Gymnastics Day 17 September 2016
National Gymnastics Day – It’s time to raise awareness to the fantastic sport gymnastics! Why? Because there’s nothing like flying through the air! It’s great, great fun! And what’s more this year USA Gymnastics are celebrating the 18th year of this great event! I’ve taken part in a couple of gymnastics competitions in the… Continue reading Turn the world upside down National Gymnastics Day 17 September 2016
You’re in for a real treat Bacon is the best kind of meat! Bacon Day 3 September 2016
Bacon Day – Who doesn’t love a BLT? With a hot cup of tea to top it all off. Or maybe you prefer it with your fry-up … or your calzone! And when I say bacon, I mean everything bacon – previous year’s festivities have even included showings of Kevin Bacon movies! Bacon Day has got… Continue reading You’re in for a real treat Bacon is the best kind of meat! Bacon Day 3 September 2016
National Nut Day
Go nuts on National Nut Day every 22 October National Nut Day was set up by the Liberation Foods Company as a brilliant way to advocate Fairtrade nuts and promote deliciously healthy living! So who does Fairtrade help? As the only nuts business run by farmers, Liberation is a 'Community Interest Company' run to benefit small… Continue reading National Nut Day
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Nasty bugs are out to get your PC make sure you've got security down to a T National Cyber Security Awareness Month October National Cyber Security Awareness Month draws awareness to dangerous viruses and aims to show you how you can keep your computer safe. Viruses can have a fatal impact in our computers -… Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Cat Day
There's no time to paws get movng on this cause National Cat Day every 29 October Cat lovers everywhere will know that the National Cat Day slogan - 'where every day is cat day' - is so very, very true! But 29 October is going to be extra special. Why? Because the day is… Continue reading National Cat Day
National Bullying Prevention Month
It's time to stop bullying National Bullying Prevention Month October National Bullying Prevention Month - Did you know that more than 160,000 students in the USA stay home each day because they're scared of being bullied? This October PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) draws attention to the problem of bullying that affects many… Continue reading National Bullying Prevention Month
Mole Day
Join the celebrations and commemorate Avogadro's number Mole Day every 23 October Each year on 23 October the Mole Day celebrations begin at 6.02am and finish at 6.20pm the next day! Precise, huh? Well that's because this all-important day has nothing to do with the animal, but commemorates Avogadro's number (6.02 x 10 23) - a… Continue reading Mole Day
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Don't let them suffer in silence Domestic Violence Awareness Month every October Domestic Violence Awareness Month will continue this year as part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Project. The observed month has been running since 1995 when several organizations including the Family Violence Prevention Fund and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence united to tackle… Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Month