World Breast Cancer Research Day is observed annually on August 18. This day aims to raise awareness about breast cancer research, promote early detection and screening, and support efforts to find a cure. The date, August 18, is significant as it represents the statistic that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in […]
On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day (WHD). Since then, WHD has become […]
Join Nashville Public Radio Editor and Afternoon Host LaTonya Turner for a robust, interactive conversation for and by caregivers in Tennessee. This community event will provide information and resources from experts in the field of caregiving as well as people with lived experiences taking care of aging parents, children with disabilities, spouses, and other loved […]
World Senior Citizen's Day is celebrated on 21 August each year. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse.
Join us for a free screening of the new film CAREGIVING, and meet two inspiring local caregivers from Sonoma County's Fijian community.
The International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and it's Abolition is an international day celebrated 23 August of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
Women's Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.
Join us for a heartwarming screening of Bradley Cooper’s PBS documentary on caregiving followed by a lively discussion.
South Florida PBS invites you to attend a special screening of Caregiving, a PBS documentary executive produced by Bradley Cooper, which examines the challenges and triumphs caregivers experience across the nation while navigating the complexities of the health care system. Following the screening, guests are welcome to remain for a moderated panel discussion and interactive Q&A session. […]
Individual Rights Day is celebrated on August 29th, coinciding with the birthdate of John Locke, a philosopher who heavily influenced ideas about individual rights. The day was created to honor Locke's contributions and to remind people of the importance of individual freedoms.
Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose.It is a global platform that provides tools, resources and a space for communities to connect and drive change. Through events – both in person and online – communities honor lives lost, educate their families, friends and […]
Ovarian cancer awareness month is observed in September. Purpose: Activities: Get screened for ovarian cancer, especially if you have risk factors. Wear teal ribbons, the color associated with ovarian cancer awareness. Attend events and fundraisers. Share information about ovarian cancer on social media.
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