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How lucky you are if you are a child who speaks, reads and writes in more than one language! Celebrate Bilingual Child Month honors these young cultural ambassadors who often have to function for their parents, (in new immigrant families) and help the rest of us expand our world. Annually in October.

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Black History Month (UK): October

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Blind Month, National Meet the: October

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Meet the Blind Month is a nationwide campaign to increase awareness of, and support for, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). During October, the members of our affiliates, chapters, and divisions spread the message that blind people can live the lives they want by conducting a variety of outreach activities. These events create opportunities for people to meet the blind of their communities and to recognize that those with sight impairment are vital, contributing members of society.

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Oct

Book Month, Ntl.: October

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National Book Month is recognized annually throughout the country. It was started by the National Book Foundation (NBF). However, the NBF no longer sponsors the event, leaving it without an official sponsor.

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Oct

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ntl.: October

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As declared by Presidential Proclamation, October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is diagnosed in more than 190,000 people in the US annually; 40,000 of these will die from it. Men also get breast cancer, and for them it is often fatal. This is due to the lack of personal screening and other tools available to women to help catch the disease early and thus treat it. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month exists to encourage regular check-ups, teach self-examination and help both men and women catch breast cancer early.

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Bullying Month, Stop, Ntl.: October

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Bullying Prevention Month, Ntl.: October

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National Bullying Prevention Month is supported by multiple organizations and the United States Government. This month raises awareness and encourages victims and bystanders to get involved, take a stand and work to end social blindness toward bullying. National Bullying Prevention Month includes local events throughout the country. Check with local bullying advocacy groups for events in your area.

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Oct

Car Care Month, Ntl. Fall: October

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Celiac Awareness Month (US): October

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Celiac Awareness Month in the U.S. is promoted by the Celiac Spruce Association and the Celiac Disease Foundation. Its objective is to educate Americans about celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and the benefits of a gluten free diet for the 1% of people in the US with this autoimmune, hereditary disease.

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Cheese Month, American: October

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Chiropractic Health Month, Ntl.: October

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During National Chiropractic Month we honor the vital importance of chiropractic medicine and chiropractors in our society. With the majority of high paying jobs in first world countries requiring the use of computers and hand-held devices and staying seated for hours each day, poor posture has become epidemic. It leads to multiple issues including back pain and neck pain. Chiropractors are trained to alleviate this and they have quickly become some of the most sought after people in our lives. This is a nationally recognized awareness month in the US, endorsed through an initiative of congress in 2011.

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Oct

City, Urban October: October

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Urban October is a month long focuses on the challenges of urbanization and sustainability. It ends with World Cities Day on October 31. This event is sponsored by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.

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Class Reunion Month: October

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Clergy Appreciation Month: October

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Clergy Appreciation Month began as Pastor Appreciation Day by Jerry Frear, founder of Under His Wings. It later became Clergy Appreciation Month, a month that opens up to faith leaders (Rabbis, Monks, Imams, Priests) of all faiths. Frear started the original Pastor Appreciation Day based upon a survey he and his staff conducted in 1992 that found a large portion of clergy were unhappy in their jobs. The focus of the day is celebrating everything faith leaders do to minister to their flocks and support the local community. Over the course of a few years it became clear that an entire month was needed, and that clergy of other faiths should also be recognized. The focus on appreciating clergy seems to be working. Most faith leaders when asked today are devoted to their work and feel a strong desire to work with their communities. Clergy Appreciation Month is about saying thank you to the shepherds of faith and learning more about what they do every day. "

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Oct

Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month, Ntl.: October

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This event used to occur on the third full week of October, but moved to a Month long event in 2017. As homecoming gets underway and students return to class, this US government sponsored week seeks to raise awareness about the dangers of binge drinking and alcohol abuse. National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month is supported by a number of institutions, NGOs and campuses throughout the country.

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