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Today is: May 09
Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, Ntl.
Ascension Day (C)
Birth Control Pill Day (1960)
Butterscotch Brownie Day
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, Ntl
Lost Sock Memorial Day
Performance Marketing Awards (UK)
Air Quality Awareness Week: May 6-10 (est)
Anxiety & Depression Awareness Week, Ntl.: May 5-11
Be Kind to Animals Week: May 5-11
Black Mothers Bailout Week: May 5-11
Charter Schools Week, Ntl.: May 6-10
Childhood Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week: May 6-10 (est)
Children's Book Week: May 6-12* (est)
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (US/CA): May 5-11
Coaching Week, Intl.: May 6-12 (est)
Deaf Awareness Week (UK): May 6-12 (est)
Donkey Week (UK): May 6-12
Dying Matters Awareness Week (UK): May 6-12 (est)
Emergency Preparedness Week, Ntl. (CA): May 5-11
Eurovision Song Contest: May 7-11 (est)
Family Week, Ntl: May 5-11
Galveston Historic Home Tour (US-TX): May 3-12 (est)
Gardening Week, Ntl. (UK): May 6-12 (est)
Giro D'Italia (IT): May 4-26 (est)
Goodwill Industries Week (US/CA): May 5-11
Heart Week (AU): May 6-12 (est)
Hug Holiday Week, Ntl.: May 5-11
Hurricane Preparedness Week, Ntl.: May 5-11
Learn to Swim Week, Intl.: May 7-13 (est)
Mental Health Awareness Week (CA): May 5-11
Motherless Daughters Awareness Week (AU): May 4-11
Motherless Daughters Awareness Week (AU): May 4-11
Music Week, Ntl.: May 5-12
National Cave Week: May 5-11
Neuropathy Awareness Week, Peripheral, Ntl.: May 5-11 (est)
Nurses Week, Ntl.: May 6-12
Occupational Safety & Health Week, (US/CA/MX): May 5-11
Pet Week, Ntl.: May 5-11
Plant Health Week (UK): May 7-13 (est)
Prevention Week, Ntl.: May 5-11 (est)
Privacy Awareness Week (AU/NZ): May 5-11 (est)
Public Gardens Week, Ntl.: May 10-19
Public Service Recognition Week: May 5-11
Puppy Mill Action Week: May 6-12
Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week (SubWeek): May 6-10
Sun Awareness Week (UK): May 6-12 (est)
Teachers Appreciation Week: May 6-10
Time for a Cuppa (UK): May 6-13 (est)
Travel & Tourism Week, Ntl.: May 5-11
Update Your References Week: May 5-11
Water, Drinking Water Week: May 5-11
65 Roses Month (AU)
ALS Awareness Month
Amaranth Month
Arthritis Awareness Month, Ntl.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
Asparagus Month, Ntl.
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Barbecue Month, Ntl.
Bike & Bicycle Safety Month
Blood Pressure Month, Ntl.
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Brain Tumor Action Month
Building Safety Month, Ntl.
Cancer Research Month, Ntl.
Car-Keeping Month, Ntl. Good
Celiac Awareness Month (CA)
Cheese Month, American
Chocolate Custard Month
Civility Awareness Month, Global
Clap 4 Health Month
College Students with Disabilities Recognition Month
Craft & Design Month (2011)(UK)
Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Month (AU)
Cystic Fibrosis Month
Dhul-Qa'dah (M)
Digestive Diseases Awareness Month, Ntl.
Egg Month
Electrical Safety Month, Ntl.
Employee Health & Fitness Month, Global
Family Wellness Month
Feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (PH)
Fibromyalgia Education & Awareness Month
Food Allergy Action Month
Foster Care Month, Ntl.
Garden, Gifts from the Garden Month
Gardening for Wildlife Month
Get Caught Reading Month
Haitian Heritage Month
Hamburger Month, Ntl.
Heal the Children Month
Hearing & Speech, (Better) Month
Hemochromatosis Awareness Month (CA)
Hepatitis Awareness Month, Ntl.
Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening and Awareness Month, Ntl.
High Blood Pressure Education Month, Ntl.
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (CA)
Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
Inventors Month, Ntl.
Iyyar (J)
Jewish-American Heritage Month
Lung Cancer Awareness Month (AU)
Lupus Awareness Month, Ntl.
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Meat Free May (UK)
Medication Dependence Prevention Month (AU)
Meditation Month, Ntl.
Mediterranean Diet Month, Intl.
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Prevention Month
Mental Health Month, Ntl.
Microchip Your Pet Month (US)
Military Appreciation Month, Ntl.
Motorcycle Safety Month (US/CA), Ntl.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Month
Mystery Month
Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, Ntl.
Older Americans Month
Onion, Sweet Vidalia Month, Ntl.
Osteoporosis Prevention Month, Ntl. (US)
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month, Ntl.
Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Ntl.
Pet Month, Ntl.
Photography Month, Ntl.
Physical Fitness & Sports Month, Ntl.
Physiotherapy Month, Ntl. (CA)
Posture Month
Preservation Month, Ntl.
REACT Month
Read to Your Baby Bump Month, Ntl.
Recommitment Month, Ntl.
Responsible Animal Guardian Month
Running of the Balls (US-TN)
Salad Month, Ntl.
Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo (PH)
Service Dog Eye Examination Month, Ntl.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Ntl.
Sleep Month, Better
Spiritual Literacy Month
Stroke Awareness Month, Ntl. (US)
Stroke, Strike Out Stroke Month
Tavern Month, Ntl.
Teen Self-Esteem Month, Ntl.
Thyroid Awareness Month (AU)
Tooth, Save Your Tooth Month
Toxic Encephalopathy & Chemical Injury Awareness Month, Ntl.
Trade Month, World
Triple Crown
Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month
Ultraviolet (U.V.) Awareness Month
Urgent Care Awareness Month, Ntl.
Vaisakh (S)
Vaisakha (H)
Vinegar Month
Vision Health Month (CA)
Vision, Healthy Vision Month
Walk in the Woods Month (UK)
Walking Month, Ntl. (US/UK)
Wetlands Month, American.
Woman, Victorious Woman Month Intl.
Women's Health Care Month, Ntl.
Young Achiever's Month
Youth Traffic Safety Month, Global
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About International Angelman Day
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Ends: Feb 15, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
International Angelman Day, observed annually on February 15, raises awareness for Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. It aims to increase understanding of the syndrome, support individuals and families affected by it, and promote research efforts for treatments and a cure.
Dr. Harry Angelman identified Angelman Syndrome in 1965. It is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system, characterized by severe developmental delays, problems with motor coordination (ataxia) and balance, and epilepsy. Individuals with Angelman Syndrome often have a happy demeanor, characterized by frequent laughing, smiling, and excitability.
The purpose of International Angelman Day is multifaceted. It seeks to educate the public about Angelman Syndrome, which is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late due to its rarity and similarity to other conditions. The day also serves as a platform for fundraising initiatives to support medical research and provide resources for families and caregivers. Moreover, it's a day for the global Angelman community to connect, share experiences, and offer mutual support.
A key feature of International Angelman Day is the lighting up buildings and landmarks in blue. This act of illumination is symbolic, representing a beacon of hope and solidarity for those affected by Angelman Syndrome. Blue was chosen for its calming and peaceful connotations, reflecting the serene and joyful nature of many individuals with the syndrome.
The lighting of buildings in blue also serves as a powerful visual statement, drawing public attention and sparking curiosity and conversation about Angelman Syndrome. These illuminated landmarks become focal points for local events and activities related to the day, including educational campaigns, community gatherings, and media coverage.
International Angelman Day increases awareness and understanding of Angelman Syndrome, fostering community connections and driving forward the quest for better treatments and a cure. The lighting up of landmarks in blue symbolizes hope and unity, shining a light on a condition that affects individuals and families across the globe.
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