Lupus Research Alliance Kicks Off Lupus Awareness Month with “Breaking through for Lupus Research: 20 Years of Progress”

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) launches its Breaking through for Lupus Research: 20 Years of Progress campaign today in observance of Lupus Awareness Month. The organization will be celebrating the scientific discoveries that have brought the greatest hope to the lupus community. The LRA has invested over $200 million for more than 500 lupus research grants. During the last 20 years, research funded by the legacy organizations has contributed to every major breakthrough in lupus to date. Cutting-edge work by our funded researchers have led to the: ultimate development of…

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AIM at Melanoma Foundation Launches National Melanoma Awareness Campaign

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a national effort to increase awareness about a deadly disease that affects people of every age, gender, and ethnicity.  It is estimated that 1 in 27 men and 1 in 40 women will develop an invasive melanoma in their lifetime. This May, AIM at Melanoma is launching a national melanoma awareness campaign, #NaturalSkinRocks.  The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of the severity of melanoma by promoting the importance of protecting your skin and detecting potential melanomas early. The campaign tagline, You only…

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Morris Animal Foundation Launches Stop Cancer Furever Campaign

Morris Animal Foundation, the preeminent leader in advancing animal health, launched its sixth annual cancer campaign, Stop Cancer Furever, on May 1. The two-month campaign, which ends June 30, raises awareness of and funds for research that will lead to new understandings about how to prevent, diagnose earlier and treat animal cancers. Gifts can be made, and more information can be found, at Stop Cancer Furever. Cancer is a disease that impacts animals everywhere. Each year, more than 12 million pets in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. It…

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The Genius of Play™ Launches “Play All May”

The Genius of Play, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to raising awareness of play’s vital role in child development, has announced the kickoff to “Play All May,” the first-ever month-long celebration of play! The celebration will further The Genius of Play’s mission by educating families about the benefits of play, helping parents understand how a “prescription for play” supports children, and encouraging a healthy dose of play alongside other activities. “The benefits of play are proven by decades of research and supported by leading child development experts,” said Steve Pasierb, president…

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This Mental Health Month NAMI Answers the Question “WhyCare?” About Mental Health

During the month of May NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will launch the WhyCare? awareness campaign for Mental Health Month. The campaign emphasizes how the “power of caring” can make a life-changing impact on the more than 40 million people in the U.S. who face the day-to-day reality of having a mental health condition. The campaign is focused on increasing education, resources, and access to care. Central to the campaign is encouraging others to learn the facts about mental illness. NAMI’s goal is to bring mental health education to…

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