Act Together is an article where we highlight upcoming awareness days and notable events for the month coming. We will also provide information around awareness months, and more information on what they mean to hopefully help educate and raise awareness for a range of important causes. Most of these awareness days will have messages in our Discord, filled with information about the day and what it means. We recommend joining and checking out the #well-being channel for all the information.

 

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | Source: Sarcoma Foundation of America

 

View below a breakdown of September's awareness days and months of recognition. 

September 1st:

• World Letter Writing Day
• International Primate Day
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Day

September 4th:

• World Sexual Health Day
• World Taekwondo Day

September 5th:

• International Day of Charity
• World Spinal Cord Injury Day

September 6th:

• Colour Blind Awareness Day

September 7th:

• International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
• World Duchenne Awareness Day

September 8th:

• International Literacy Day
• World Physiotherapy Day

September 9th:

• International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day

September 10th:

• World Suicide Prevention Day

A global Priority | Source: The Pioneer

 

September 11th:

• 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
• World First Aid Day

September 13th:

• World Sepsis Day
• Positive Thinking Day

September 14th:

• World Atopic Eczema Day

September 15th:

• International Day of Democracy
• World Lymphoma Awareness Day
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Day

September 16th:

• International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 17th:

• World Patient Safety Day

September 18th:

• International Equal Pay Day
• World Bamboo Day
• World Water Monitoring Day

September 20th:

• World Gynecologic Oncology Day
• International Day of University Sport

September 21st:

• International Day of Peace
• World Alzheimer's Day
• World Gratitude Day
• Zero Emissions Day
   

Ways to show gratitude | Source: Always The Holidays

 

September 22nd:

• World Car Free Day
• World Rhino Day
• World Narcolepsy Day

September 23rd:

• International Day of Sign Languages
• Bisexual Visibility Day

September 24th:

• World Cancer Research Day

September 25th:

• World Pharmacists Day
• International Ataxia Awareness Day
• World Dream Day

September 26th:

• World Contraception Day
• World Environmental Health Day
• International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

September 27th:

• World Tourism Day

September 28th:

• World Rabies Day
• International Day for Universal Access to Information

September 29th:

• World Heart Day
• International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

September 30th:

• International Translation Day
• Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

 

It's Okay Not To Be Okay | Source: Culpeper Police Department

 

September Awareness Months

• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Suicide Prevention Month
• Blood Cancer Awareness Month
• Alzheimer's Awareness Month
• PCOS Awareness Month
• Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
• Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
• Sepsis Awareness Month
• Sickle Cell Awareness Month
• World Alzheimer's Month
• Deaf Awareness Month

Let's focus in on a couple of these.

Break Down Stigma, One Community at a time | Source: AGEcuate

 

World Alzheimer's Month

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is recognized throughout September and is an opportunity to raise awareness around Alzheimer’s disease, how it can affect people and the impact it can have on their families and loved ones. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia and is a progressive condition, meaning symptoms can become more difficult over time. Memory loss is probably the symptom most people associate with Alzheimer’s, however it can also cause confusion, changes in behaviour or mood, difficulty communicating and problems carrying out normal everyday activities. There are millions of people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia around the world, and behind every person diagnosed there can also be family members, friends and carers who are affected by the condition. This is why having conversations and improving our understanding is so important. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, but treatments and support can help some people manage their symptoms and maintain their independence for longer. Awareness also helps us recognize that someone experiencing memory problems or confusion may need a little more patience and understanding, rather than judgement.

More than 70 Million People Worldwide are Deaf | Source: World Deaf Federation

 

Deaf Awareness Month

Deaf Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of the experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing people, while encouraging greater accessibility, understanding and inclusion within our communities. Hearing loss exists on a big spectrum and every person can experience it differently, with some people using sign language to communicate while others may use spoken language, hearing aids, cochlear implants, lip reading or a combination of different methods. It is important not to assume what someone needs simply because they are Deaf or hard of hearing, and instead allow individuals to communicate in the way that works best for them. Everyday situations that hearing people may not think twice about can create barriers, including videos without captions, announcements that are only spoken aloud or conversations where someone cannot clearly see the person speaking. Small changes such as providing captions, facing someone while talking, learning basic sign language or simply asking how you can make communication easier can make every environment in a person who is hard of hearings life much more accessible. Deaf awareness is not about treating Deaf people differently, but recognising barriers, respecting Deaf culture and communication, and making sure everyone has an equal opportunity to participate and be understood.

 

That's it for another month, if you ever have any questions or anything you want the Human Resources Team to raise awareness for, message Ari on discord!