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Celebrating the Agents of Change this Black History Month

January 13, 2023

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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February is Marfan Awareness Month!

January 13, 2023

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

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January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month

January 12, 2023

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

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

November 29, 2022

National Impaired Driving Prevention Month encourages families, educators, health care providers, and community leaders to promote responsible decision-making when operating motor vehicles and encourage young people…

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CAP: Help Build Hope and Change the Lives of Millions

November 15, 2022

For decades, Appalachia has been a region of intense and growing hardship. Children go hungry, families live in deteriorating homes, and the elderly suffer in…

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Diabetes Awareness Month

October 25, 2022

Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and advocacy. More than 100 million adults and children…

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National Scholarship Month/National Education Month

October 25, 2022

National Scholarship Month/National Education Month aims to build awareness of scholarships and opportunities in higher education. Established in 1998, it recognizes communities, organizations, and businesses within the…

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

October 25, 2022

Each November, hospice and palliative care programs reach out to raise awareness about the importance of high-quality hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care programs…

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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

October 25, 2022

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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National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

October 25, 2022

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program that brings people together to raise awareness for the problems of hunger and homelessness through…

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World Diabetes Day is November 15th

October 25, 2022

If “diabetes” were a country, it would be the third largest in the world, behind China and India. More than 370 million people are now…

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In hospitals, at regional events, in homes and at Camp, families like Shariah’s find joy and hope, thanks to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

October 20, 2022

When Shariah was 11 years old, she was diagnosed with undifferentiated embryonic sarcoma of the liver – a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer. After surgery…

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