Events

  • World Hepatitis Day

    World Hepatitis Day
    Dates to Remember

    World Hepatitis Day takes place every year on 28 July, bringing the world together to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, its global burden, and to influence real change.

  • Child Support Awareness Month

    Dates to Remember

    August is officially recognized as Child Support Awareness Month in the United States. This month is dedicated to highlighting the importance of child support and celebrating the professionals who work to ensure […]

  • National Breastfeeding Month

    Dates to Remember

    National Breastfeeding Month is observed in August in the United States. This month is dedicated to promoting and supporting breastfeeding and raising awareness about its benefits for both mothers and babies. 

  • Black Business Month

    Black Business Month
    Dates to Remember

    National Black Business Month is celebrated every August to recognize and support Black-owned businesses in the United States. It was established in 2004 to highlight the contributions of Black entrepreneurs and the importance […]

  • World Lung Cancer Day

    Dates to Remember

    World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually on August 1st to raise global awareness, reduce stigma, and promote early detection. Organizations like the Lung Cancer Foundation of America and the […]

  • Sisters’ Day

    Sisters’ Day
    Dates to Remember

    National Sisters Day on the first Sunday in August celebrates the unique bond between sisters. This particular set of siblings embrace moments that make them laugh and cringe. While they […]

  • Family Fun Month

    Family Fun Month
    Dates to Remember

    Family Fun Month is a dedicated observance celebrated throughout the entire month of August to encourage quality, screen-free time with loved ones before the busy school and work seasons begin. […]

  • Medic Alert Awareness Month

    Dates to Remember

    August is National MedicAlert Awareness Month. Founded in 1956, MedicAlert Foundation developed the first universal medical identification system. It all started with the simple idea that sharing critical medical information in an emergency could save and protect lives.  That idea has since grown into a multinational non-profit organization, helping save over 4 million lives.

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