National Celiac Disease Awareness Day
What would life be without bread and other glutens? For those with Celiac’s, that’s every day. Try going a day without gluten to see how difficult this diet is.
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.
National Tattoo Day
Have an idea for a tattoo you’ve been wanting to get? Pull the trigger and go make your body a canvas for art and self-expression by getting inked.
National Simplicity Day
From taxes to technology, life gets complicated and stressful. Declutter your life and mind by stepping away from it all and settling in with a book or cup of tea.
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.
HIV Long-Term Survivors Day
Learn and raise awareness about HIV, a disease that once carried a short death sentence. Now, with proper treatment, HIV-positive people can live long, normal lives.
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.
World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
Neurofibromatosis is not just a mouthful; it’s also a disfiguring and sometimes painful genetic disorder, which as of yet has no cure or means of prevention.
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Learn and spread awareness about the difficult disease known as fibromyalgia, which affects many men and women around the world and as of yet has no cure.
Lupus Awareness Month
A life-threatening autoimmune disease, Lupus can have devastating effects, especially if undiagnosed and untreated, so learn the symptoms so you can act fast.
Dissociative Identity Disorder Awareness Day
Raising understanding and compassion for a condition that brings unique challenges, highlighting the strength and resilience of those affected.
World Cancer Day
Cancer is a powerful adversary, but the bravery and resilience of those who battle it are equally formidable and inspiring.
World Hemophilia Day
For some 400,000 people, simple papercuts, nicks, and scrapes can actually be dangerous or even life-threatening due to a blood disorder known as hemophilia.
Blue Monday
Beat the bleak, post-festive slump by setting (or resetting) resolutions, getting some exercise in the fresh air or watching an uplifting movie.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Engage with any of the many resources that help people understand what it’s like to live with dyslexia, and help raise awareness about this condition.
International Yoga Day
Yoga benefits both your mental and physical health, and can be done just about anywhere. Sign up for a class, or perhaps find a Youtube tutorial to get started.
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World AIDS Day
Don a red ribbon to raise awareness of this prevalent condition, counter misinformation and stigma and donate to education and research efforts.