World Cerebral Palsy Day
Join or host an event, or donate your time or money to understanding cerebral palsy and supporting research and resources for this sometimes debilitating disease.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome affects many children and families around the world, but can be hard to diagnose. Educate yourself on the symptoms and treatments.
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Learn about the effects of Parkinson’s Disease, how to help those who have it, or donate to foundations and research during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
National ADHD Awareness Month
Help educate yourself and others about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, an often misunderstood disorder that could affect anyone.
Teenager Workout Day
Teenagers, it’s time to get in shape. Parents of teenagers, it’s time to help your kids learn about safe, daily exercise routines that can keep them healthy.
International Day of Medical Transporters
Take some time to appreciate the men and women who get the sick injured to where they can get help. Medical transporters save lives every day, so thank them.
International Midwives’ Day
Doctors and hospitals are a recent development for birthing. In the past, experienced women called midwives kept new mothers and babies safe during birth.
International Vascular Birthmarks Awareness Day
Understand the origins of vascular birthmarks, and help get rid of any stigma and misunderstandings that have to do with these very common birthmarks.
International FND Awareness Day
Learn and raise awareness about FND, or Functional Neurological Disorder, a poorly understood and rarely talked about disorder affecting many.
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Join the thousands of volunteers around the world raising awareness about Cystic Fibrosis, a devastating disease affecting over 30,000 people in the US.
Autism Acceptance Month
Support research and education, learn about the symptoms and effects, and be better prepared to help those with autism in your life during Autism Acceptance Month.
National Call Your Doctor Day
Do what you can to prevent diseases and catch any warning signs or symptoms early by Calling Your Doctor and scheduling yourself a check-up ASAP.
Scrubs Day
Wear your pajamas to work…but not really. Scrubs Day is all about appreciating these comfortable work clothes, most common in healthcare fields.
World Alzheimer’s Day
Raise awareness, donate time and money, and support the millions of families affected by the degenerative cognitive disease known as Alzheimer’s.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Help raise awareness and funds for research into pulmonary fibrosis, an often invisible disease that interrupts the lives of many people who suffer from it.
Sarcoma Awareness Month
Educate yourself and spread awareness about the risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms of the rare but potentially deadly forms of cancer known as sarcomas.
National PTSD Awareness Month
Take some time to understand the devastating effects of PTSD, as well as the potential causes and warning signs. Help raise awareness for those going through it.
Menstrual Hygiene Day
Many women do not have access to feminine hygiene products, which can lead to shame and even dropping out of school. Donate to charities to help rectify this.
International Clinical Trials Day
Volunteer for a clinical trial to help scientists and professionals create new products that will help society with everything from medical treatments to sunscreen.
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National Typewriter Day
Computers are great, but there’s nothing quite like the satisfying “clack” of a typewriter. Dust off that family heirloom, or see if someone you know has one.
National Meteor Watch Day
Host a meteor-watching party with friends or family, or simply lie outside at night and see if you can spot a falling meteor. Grab a telescope to get a better look.
