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World Breastfeeding Week occurs during the first week of August. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and children. Throughout this promotion, mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their children during the first six months of life. This event is organized by WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), WHO (World Health Organization), and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund).

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Aug

Catfish Month, Ntl.: August

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National Catfish Month occurs in August, championed by the US Catfish Institute. Farm-raised catfish have come a long way from their bottom-feeding ancestors. Catfish available today (fresh or frozen) are products of state-of-the-art methods of aquaculture. The fish thrive in clean freshwater ponds with surface-fed soybean, corn, fish meal, vitamins, and minerals. Farm-raised catfish not only furnish American consumers with a tasty delicacy, but the fish provide a nutritious, low-calorie, low in cholesterol source of protein.

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Aug

Childfree Day, Intl.: August 1

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Created in 1973 by the National Alliance for Optional Parenthood, International Childfree Day is a celebration of adults who choose not to have children and their unique contributions to society.

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Aug

Children's Eye Health & Safety Month: August

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Each August, Prevent Blindness America focuses on children's eye health and safety. Adults and children can easily protect their eyes by wearing the proper sunglasses and a brimmed hat. Children are more susceptible to UV damage than adults because they spend more time outside than adults. Here are some things parents can do to help protect children's eyes. Only purchase sunglasses with UV protection. Ensure the sunglasses fit the child's face and shield the eyes from all angles. Choose lenses that are impact-resistant and made of polycarbonate, never glass, unless prescribed by a doctor. Always insist that children wear a brimmed hat in conjunction with their sunglasses. Teaching children to protect their eyes is an essential early step toward a lifetime of healthy vision.

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Aug

Children's Vision and Learning Month: August

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Children's eyes change as they grow. With 80% of learning requiring sight, Children's Vision and Learning Month was established in August to encourage parents to have their children's vision checked before the new year begins.

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Aug

Clown Week, Intl.: August 1-7

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International Clown Week began in the United States as a Presidential proclamation by former President Richard Nixon and grew into an international event. In 1967 Clown Club of America members were urged to write to their congressmen and senators requesting a presidential proclamation naming August 1-7 as National Clown Week. In 1969, after clowns met with Senator John McClellan of Arkansas, chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Observances and Holidays, a resolution was introduced, and success was finally achieved. On October 8, 1970, Public Law 91-443 under the 91st Congress, JJR 26 was passed by both the House and Senate and sent to President Nixon for his signature.

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Aug

Colorado Day (US-CO)(1876): August 1

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Colorado Day marks the anniversary of August 1, 1876, when Colorado became the 38th state in the United States. Colorado Day is a state observance on the first Monday of August.

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Aug

Confederation Day, (CH)(1291): August 1

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Confederation Day in Switzerland marks the anniversary of August 1, 1291, when Switzerland created a pact with several territories to form the Swiss Confederation. Confederation Day is a national holiday.

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Aug

Cupcake Day Month, Ntl. (AU): August

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Australians celebrate National Cupcake Day to raise awareness and support the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The fundraiser covers the entire month, so Australians can choose any day to be their cupcake day. Cupcakes (or pupcakes) are baked, handed out, and sold along with information about the work of the RSPCA and the animals it saves. It’s a tasty way to support animal rights, respect life and help make the world a little more loving and friendly, one cupcake at a time.

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Aug

Dental Health Week (AU): August 1-7

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The Australian Dental Association champions Dental Health Week. The week is its major annual oral health promotion aiming to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining whole mouth health. 65% of Australians haven’t seen a dentist in the last two years. 50% of Australians brush their teeth only once a day. Nearly 40% never floss nor clean between their teeth. 73% of young people (14-18 years) consume too much sugar. Dental Health Week promotes these key messages: Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Clean in between teeth at least once a day with floss or an interdental brush. Eat a healthy balanced diet and limit sugar intake. Regularly visit the dentist for check-ups and preventive treatment.

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Aug

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month: August

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One in 25 American families fight against Digestive Tract Paralysis daily. G-PACT supports these American families who fight against Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (paralysis of the entire digestive tract), Gastroparesis (paralysis of the stomach), and Colonic Inertia (paralysis of the colon) daily. Digestive Tract Paralysis occurs idiopathically (without a known cause) or as a result of a virus (such as an aftereffect of the Chicken Pox virus). It can also be the result of several significant chronic illnesses. These include Diabetes, Dysautonomia, Parkinson's Disease, Lupus, Scleroderma, Cancer, Mitochondrial Disease, Spinal Cord Paralysis, and Cystic Fibrosis. G-PACT is leading the fight against Digestive Tract Paralysis by pursuing various treatment options through multiple outlets. In 2009, G-PACT established August as Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month to encompass our founding date, August 23, 2001. This month has become recognized nationally and internationally as the official month to recognize and increase awareness of these conditions.

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Aug

Dogust, Universal Shelter Dog Birthday: August 1

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Created by the United State's largest no-kill shelter, North Shore Animal League's Dogust is the universal birthday for all shelter animals. Annually on August 1.

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Aug

Donate Life ECHO: August

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The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) and Donate Life America (DLA) joined forces in 2015 to develop Donate Life ECHO, which stands for Every Community Has Opportunity. The ECHO program is a nationwide observance designed to reach multicultural communities with two objectives: 1) Focus on the power of sharing one's personal decision to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor with members of one's community; 2) Encourage registered donors to ask members of their networks and extended communities to talk about organ, eye, and tissue donation and register as donors. For more information, visit AMAT1.org.

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Aug

EFT Tapping Month, Intl.: August

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International EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping Month raises awareness about the holistic health benefits of EFT Tapping. Tapping is similar to acupuncture but without the needles. Instead of inserting needles, the therapists taps with their fingers on the location. The therapy was created by Gary Craig in 1995 and continues growing in popularity and this awareness month began in 2019.

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Aug

Emancipation Day Holiday, (BS/GD)(1834): August 1

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On August 1, 1834, the British government ended slavery in the Bahamas and Grenada. Emancipation Day is celebrated as a national holiday on the first Monday, and festivities include sailing and regattas throughout the islands.

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