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Since 1983 the EBAA has held National Eye Donor Month to promote awareness of the need to donate eyes as part of the organ donor program, recognize donors and their families, and celebrate corneal recipients. Each year a member of Congress reads a proclamation into the Congressional Record to note this special occasion.

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Eye Wellness Month, Workplace: March

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National Workplace Eye Safety Month occurs each year. Eye injuries are common in many industries, such as construction, manufacturing, etc. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2012, 20,300 recorded occupational eye injuries resulted in days away from work. Prevent your eyes from injuries and take appropriate safety measures. This month is about raising awareness and providing the resources necessary to protect eyes in the workplace.

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Mar

Fiesta de las Fallas (ES): March 1-19

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Florida Archaeology Month (US-FL): March

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Florida Archaeology Month focuses on Florida's rich cultural heritage and showcases the state's significant collections of archaeological artifacts. The Florida Department of State's Bureau of Archaeological Research is entrusted with maintaining, preserving, and protecting more than 12,000 years of Florida heritage. Archaeological and historical resources on state-owned and state-controlled lands, including sovereignty-submerged lands, are the direct responsibility of the bureau. State archaeologists carry out archaeological surveys and excavations throughout Florida, primarily on state-owned lands. They maintain records on historical resources that have been recorded and assist consultants and planners in protecting sites. The state's underwater archaeology program includes historic shipwrecks and pre-Columbian underwater sites, some of which are among the oldest human sites in the New World. The bureau also manages Mission San Luis, a 60-acre world-class archaeological site in Tallahassee featuring a full-time research program and a living history museum. It is the only reconstructed Spanish mission in the Southeast.

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Mar

Flour Month, Ntl.: March

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There are three primary forms of flour: wheat, corn, and oat. However, flour can be made of many different foods, including rice, coconut, barley, nuts, and even beets and carrots. Health food markets and whole food grocery stores often have a selection of different types of flour, including coconut, rye, and rice. National Flour Month, occurring in March each year, is an opportunity to explore the wondrous world of flour and try something different. You might be surprised at the new tastes you find!

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Mar

Fraud Prevention Month, Intl.: March

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Fraud Prevention Month began in Canada. Thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life are defrauded yearly. Recognizing fraud is the first step to better protecting yourself. Fraudsters are professional criminals who rely on some basic techniques to be successful. These include: 1) Developing professional-looking marketing materials. 2) Provide believable answers to your challenging questions. 3) Impersonating government agencies, legitimate businesses, websites, charities, and causes. 4) Pretending to be your ordinary supplier. 5) Hiding the valid details in the fine print. 6) Preying on vulnerable people, including those needing help with loans or finding employment. 7) Asking for fees in advance of promised services. 8) Threatening legal action to collect on alleged contracts. 9) Falsely claiming affiliation with reliable sources, including supporting or endorsing their products/services where none exist. These criminals often exchange victim lists with other fraudsters, opening up victims to repeated attempts. During Fraud Prevention Month, Canadians learn how to protect themselves and their families from those seeking to steal. The United States and other countries also have a Fraud Prevention Week in March. In Canada, it is a month-long event, and it is rapidly gaining popularity.

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Mar

Friendship Day, World: March 1*

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World Friendship Day is officially recognized on March 1 each year by the United States Senate and other governing bodies worldwide. It encourages people to get to know one another better because, as former US President Jimmy Carter once observed, "International friendship is a powerful antidote to war." On World Friendship Day, Friendship Force International also invites you to make a difference in your community by taking part in special initiatives in the name of global friendship.

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Frozen Food Month, Ntl.: March

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Fruit Compote Day, Ntl.: March 1

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Gambling Awareness Month, National Problem: March

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National Problem Gambling Awareness Month (NPGAM) is a grassroots public awareness and outreach campaign to educate the general public and health care professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and raise awareness about the available help locally and nationally. Warning Signs include: Lying to loved ones about gambling activity Deterioration of work performance Trouble concentrating Missing deadlines and essential responsibilities Worry about mounting debts and inability to pay them The American Psychiatric Association (APA) now classifies gambling disorder as persistent and recurrent maladaptive gambling behavior that disrupts personal, family, or vocational pursuits. "Gambling becomes a serious problem when you can't stop," says Keith Whyte, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. "A problem gambler loses control and cannot stick to limits, even when gambling is causing serious financial, family, work or other problems." Six to eight million Americans currently grapple with gambling addictions.

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Mar

Glasgow Film Festival (UK): March 1-12

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First held in 2005, the Glasgow Film Festival attracts over 40,000 attendees yearly. The festival highlights the skills and creativity of Scottish artists and film creatives.

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Greek American Heritage Month, Ntl.: March

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Guinea Pig Month, ASPCA Adopt a Rescued: March

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Guinea Pigs are great starter pets for children. They're small, can be trained to use a litter box, and love to cuddle. They also get along with dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets. Plus, they're just plain cute. The ASPCA sets March aside as Adopt a Rescued Guinea Pig Month. Yes, there are guinea pigs out there who need good homes. Contact the ASPCA to find your local shelter and new family member.

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Mar

Hemophilia, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, Ntl.: March

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Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, formerly Hemophilia Awareness Month, focuses on the genetic blood disease that prevents blood from clotting usually. Due to its prevalence in monarchies, Hemophilia earned the nickname "Royal Disease." Queen Victoria of England (1837-1901) was a carrier of the hemophilia gene. Her eighth child Leopold suffered from frequent bleeding, which was reported in the British Medical Journal in 1868. Hemophilia has been known for thousands of years. The Talmud, a collection of Jewish rabbinical writings from the second century of the Common Era, notes exempts male babies from circumcision if two brothers had already died from the procedure. By the 1990s, the safety and efficacy of factor concentrate improved. In 1992, the first recombinant factor VIII product received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 1997, factor IX products captured FDA approval. Additional synthetic drugs, including desmopressin acetate (DDAVP), which treat mild-to-moderate Hemophilia A and Von Willebrand disease, also were introduced. By the mid-1990s, prophylactic (a preventative treatment regimen) therapy in children with hemophilia became more common. Since the advent of prophylaxis, children could look forward to a life of less pain due to chronic bleeding. Today, hemophiliac children attain long, healthy, and active lives. This event first occurred in 1986.

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Heroes Day, Ntl. (PY)(1870): March 1

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