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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By: Virginia Puckett
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer by wearing pink. It is considered an annual campaign to raise awareness about how the impact of breast cancer affects individuals. It affects every 1 in 8 women and kills over 40,000 people a year. The goal of having a month dedicated to it is to raise awareness about the disease and to help fundraise to support life saving research and life changing support for those affected by it.
Ways to be aware and help with research:
* Watch the Together We Rise video
* Donate to research
* Rally In Screening Everyone
Take the Mammo Pledge and get free resources to make screening easier
For more ways to get involved or purchase breast cancer awareness merchandise, please see the link.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October was first designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s and has been recognized every October since. It is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others aware of their abilities and accomplishments.
People with Down syndrome are just like everyone else and have similar dreams and goals.
When Eunice Kennedy Shriver proposed the first Special Olympics, she was told harmful myths about people with Down syndrome, such as they had “negative buoyancy” and would sink in the water. Shriver made sure to include swimming in the first Games in 1968 to change people’s attitudes.
Since then, athletes with Down syndrome have exceeded in all types of sports, from swimming and gymnastics to basketball and athletics. In recent years, they’ve taken on endurance events, including the triathlon and open water swimming.
If you would like to donate to the Special Olympics, please click the link.
Emotional Awareness Month
Emotional Awareness Month
“Emotional wellness” refers to our ability to process feelings in a healthy, positive way and manage the stress of everyday life. If you feel stressed or overwhelmed, try a soothing activity like meditation or yoga to slow down and clear your mind. Did you know your emotional well-being has powerful effects on your overall health? Mental and emotional stress can translate into negative physical reactions, a weakened immune system, and poor health.
Maintaining a healthy emotional balance helps us make healthy choices, have good relationships, and achieve our goals. Emotional wellness gives us a toolkit for handling life’s stresses, navigating relationships, and keeping ourselves motivated. Mindfulness, a simple but powerful concept inspired by Eastern meditation traditions, is a useful way to practice engaging in the present, accepting events and feelings without judgment, and moving through life with calm and ease. Did you know good sleep and a healthy diet can have powerful effects on your emotions? If you’re feeling depressed or anxious, make sure you’re getting proper rest and eating nutritious food. Consider your relationship to yourself and your loved ones. Do you feel confident and optimistic about your future? Do you have good communication with those you care about? Are you able to express your feelings and process difficult times in a healthy way?
High levels of stress can lead to physical complications like high blood pressure, headaches, and even chronic conditions like diabetes. If you’re having a hard time enjoying life or experiencing the physical symptoms of high stress, talk to your doctor or a therapist who can guide you toward activities and treatment options that can help you feel like yourself again.
For more information and ways to help your emotional health please see the link
Filipino American Month
Filipino American Month
October is Filipino American History Month, and in the South Bay, the Filipino community has spent nearly four years planning an exhibition to showcase their rich culture, history, traditions and some of the countless stories.
Dave Baustista, Vanessa Lachey, Vivian Maria Vasquez, Don Figueroa,Tani Cantil-Sakauye, and Bette Bolivar are just a few of the Filipino Americans who have made an impact on the United States. Click the links above to read more about them.
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