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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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