Do you know of a worthy cause we should feature, send link and short description to: annie@fundraisers.com Click on the month for detailed information on the causes. January Birth Defects Prevention Cataract Awareness Cervical Cancer Awareness Glaucoma Awareness Volunteer Blood Donors Thyroid Awareness Folic Acid Awareness February National Wear Red Day Organ Donor Day Burn Awareness Week Eating Disorders Awareness Week American Heart Month Wise Health Consumer Month Children's Dental Health Month National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week March American Diabetes Alert Day National Kidney Month National MS Month American Red Cross Month YMCA Healthy Kids Day Save Your Vision Week Mental Retardation Month National Patient Safety Awareness Week National Poison Prevention Week World Tuberculosis Day April Earth Day National Volunteer Week World Health Day National Autism Awareness Month Cancer Control Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month Sexually Transmitted Disease Month Foot Health Month May Stroke Awareness Month MDA-ALS Awareness Lupus Awareness Food Allergy Awareness Week Women's Health Month Buckle Up America Week World No Tobacco Day National Arthritis Month High Blood Pressure Month Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month Sight Saving Month June National Alzheimers & Brain Awareness Month Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week Dystonia Awareness Week National Headache Awareness Week Career Nurse Assistants Day National Men's Health Month HIV Testing Day Vision Research Month Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month National Aphasia Awareness Month National Scleroderma Awareness Month

Fundraisers.com Features This Month's Causes Lyme Disease Awareness Month The American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick- borne infections. The Foundation plays a key role in providing reliable and scientifically accurate information to the public, medical community and government agencies about tick-borne diseases and their effects on human health and quality of life. Read more about the... Lyme Disease Foundation National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology. Founded in 1897, the AGA is the oldest medical-specialty society in the United States. Comprised of two non-profit organizations- the AGA and the AGA Institute- they have more than 14,500 members which include physicians and scientists who research, diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. Read more about the... American Gastroenterological Association National High Blood Pressure Education Month The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. Since October 1997, the NHLBI has also had administrative responsibility for the NIH Woman's Health Initiative. Read more about the... National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 14,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. Read more about the... American Academy of Dermatology National Sight-Saving Month: Ultraviolet Awareness And Home Eye Safety Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight. Read more about the... Prevent Blindness America National Neurofibromatosis Month The Children's Tumor Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatosis (NF). Read more about the... Children's Tumor Foundation National Osteoporosis Prevention Month Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation's leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. NOF's vision is to make bone health a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals. NOF's mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure. NOF achieves its mission through programs of awareness, public and health professional education, advocacy and research. Read more about the... National Osteoporosis Foundation Older Americans Month For over 35 years, the Administration on Aging (AoA) has provided home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act. You may have heard about their home-delivered meals programs or nutrition services in congregate settings, or transportation, adult day care, legal assistance or health promotion programs. If you have visited a nursing home, you may have talked to one of their Ombudsmen, who provide an on-going presence in long-term care facilities, monitoring care and conditions and providing a voice for those who are unable to speak for themselves. Their National Family Caregiver Support Program provides a variety of services to help people who are caring for family members who are chronically ill or who have disabilities. Read more about... Administration on Aging Skin Cancer Awareness Month The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Read more about the... American Cancer Society Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance was founded in 1974 by four mothers coming together to provide fellowship, generate awareness, pursue more knowledge and provide hope to those that shared the common bond of tuberous sclerosis complex. These goals are still driving the organization today. The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance is dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis while improving the lives of those affected. Read more about the... Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Back To The First Page Of May Awareness Listings

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