Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month in May, sponsored by The Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Huntington’s Disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities during their prime working years and has no cure. Every child of a parent with HD…

National Hernia Awareness Month recognizes that hernias affect millions of Americans, but only a portion of those suffering seek any kind of medical treatment. National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each June in order to raise public awareness about hernias and effective hernia treatment. A hernia occurs when there is a weakness in the wall of the…

Healthy Vision Month, observed in May, stresses the importance of taking care of one's eyes. Healthy Vision Month reminds the public that eye health is a priority just like eating well and physical activity. Healthy vision can help keep each of us safe each day. To keep eyes healthy, get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. It is…

Global Youth Traffic Safety Month is observed in May and sponsored by the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS). Global Youth Traffic Safety Month urges all of us to help spread awareness and make the summer safe for youth by putting away your phone when you drive, buckling up, choosing the safest route available, and only driving…

Food Allergy Action Month is observed in May. Food Allergy Action Month aids those who suffer from food allergies by creating awareness among the general public about food allergies. It also reduces the number of deaths caused by food allergies by raising awareness. Food Allergy Action Month encourages people to understand the suffering of those who have…

Brain Cancer Awareness Month is observed in May. Each year more than 23,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with brain cancer and other nervous system cancers, according to federal statistics. These cancers make up a portion of the nearly 78,000 brain tumors diagnosed each year in the United States. Brain Cancer Awareness Month educates people…

ALS Awareness Month aims is to raise awareness about ALS, gather support for those affected by this condition and to encourage funding and research for a treatment or cure. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease. ALS attacks cells in the brain and spinal cord that are needed to keep muscles moving, leading…

Syringomyelia Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. Syringomyelia Awareness Month educates that syringomyelia is a disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord. This syrinx can get bigger and elongate over time, damaging the spinal cord and compressing and injuring the nerve fibers that carry information to the brain and…

Oncology Nursing Month is observed during the month of May. Oncology Nursing Month recognizes that oncology nurses are there to explain a diagnosis, guide patients through treatment, celebrate their victories, and comfort them through the unimaginable. Oncology nurses have a fearless commitment and endless compassion to patients everyday.#personalizedcause

Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. As part of Melanoma Awareness Month and in collaboration with A Cure In Sight, the Ocular Melanoma Foundation is proud to lead Eye Patch Day for Ocular Melanoma awareness! Ocular Melanoma Awareness Month celebrations feature Ocular Melanoma Warriors around the globe, who will wear eye patches…

National Mobility Awareness Month is observed during the month of May. National Mobility Awareness Month encourages people with disabilities to embody the spirit of Life Moving Forward by raising awareness of the mobility solutions available in your community. #personalizedcause

National Foster Care Month is observed each May and provides an opportunity for people all across the nation to focus attention on the year-round needs of American children and youth in foster care. National Fost Care Month raises awareness about foster care and encourages many more citizens to get involved in the lives of these youth –…