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Initiated in 2012, Naturopathic Medicine Week is an opportunity for natural healers to showcase the value of what they do with patients, prospective patients, reporters, and community leaders through a variety of creative activities, events, and messages.

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May

Neuropathy Awareness Week, Peripheral, Ntl.: May 3-9

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Created by the Neuropathy Association in 2014, National Neuropathy Awareness Week focuses on patient care, research, and cures. Peripheral neuropathy, or peripheral nerve damage, impacts over 20 million Americans, making it one of the most common chronic diseases and a leading cause of adult disability. Neuropathy disrupts the body’s communication with its muscles, organs, and tissues. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain, often beginning in the hands and feet. With early diagnosis, quality of life can be restored. If ignored, symptoms can intensify to loss of sensation, weakness, unremitting pain, or disability.

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May

Palliative Care Week, Ntl.(AU): May 11-17

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Palliative Care is a fancy word for the process of dying and identifying what matters most to you and those you love. The Productivity Commission’s recent report into human services found between 80,000 and 140,000 of the 160,000 people who die each year in Australia could benefit from high-quality end-of-life care. Dying is a normal part of life, so all Australians need to discuss death and the type of care they would want to receive if they could no longer speak for themselves. National Palliative Care Week is an opportunity to open up the conversation with loved ones and help to ensure that when the inevitable happens, it will be as stress-free as possible for the survivors and attend to the needs of the departed.

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May

Performance Marketing Awards (UK): May 12

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The Performance Marketing Awards (PMA) feature the work of advertisers, publishers, media owners, agencies, networks, startups, technology providers, and individuals in the Performance Marketing sector active within the United Kingdom. Established in 2007, the awards feature over 30 categories of competition, ranging from technology platforms that provide an edge to creative promotions. The PMAs celebrate the evolving and innovative marketing industry, highlighting the challenges and achievements of brands, agencies, and supporting industries.

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May

PlayStation Days of Play: May 27 - June 10 (est)

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PLAYSTATION DAYS OF PLAY: A GAMER'S EVENT PlayStation's National Days of Play, an annual promotion in early June, celebrates gaming with exclusive deals, special events, and unique content for PlayStation enthusiasts. Launched in 2017, Days of Play has quickly become a highly anticipated event, drawing participation from gamers worldwide. Days of Play is a promotional period during which Sony Interactive Entertainment offers significant discounts on PlayStation hardware, games, and accessories. It features limited-time sales on popular titles, exclusive bundles, and special editions of PlayStation consoles. Additionally, the event often includes community-focused activities, such as online multiplayer events and unique in-game challenges designed to engage and reward PlayStation users. HISTORY AND PURPOSE The inaugural Days of Play event in 2017 recognized and thanked the PlayStation community for their support. Over the years, it has grown in scale, offering more extensive discounts and a wider range of activities. The primary purpose of Days of Play is to enhance the gaming experience for PlayStation users by providing them with affordable access to new and exciting content while also fostering a sense of community among gamers. HOW TO PARTICIPATE Gamers from around the globe participate in Days of Play. The event is open to anyone with a PlayStation console, and gamers can access deals through various retail partners and the PlayStation Store. Special events and challenges are available to all PlayStation Network members, encouraging widespread engagement. To participate in Days of Play, gamers can visit the PlayStation Store online or check with authorized retailers for special offers and bundles. They can also participate in community events by logging into the PlayStation Network and engaging in multiplayer sessions or in-game challenges. Keeping an eye on PlayStation's official blog and social media channels is also recommended for updates on promotions and events. HISTORY OF PLAYSTATION PlayStation, a brand of video game consoles created and developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, debuted in December 1994. The original PlayStation revolutionized the gaming industry with its advanced graphics and extensive game library. Since then, the brand has evolved through multiple generations, with the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and the current PlayStation 5, each introducing new technological advancements and expanding the gaming ecosystem. Over its history, PlayStation has become synonymous with high-quality gaming and has cultivated a loyal and passionate user base. PlayStation's National Days of Play is a vibrant celebration of gaming. It allows the PlayStation community to enjoy exclusive deals, connect through shared activities, and explore new gaming experiences. As the event grows yearly, it underscores PlayStation's commitment to its fans and role in the global gaming landscape.

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May

Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced: May 4

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Today, the Pulitzer Prize winners will be announced for works done in the previous year. The Pulitzer Prize began in 1917, highlighting achievements in the United States newspapers, magazines, online journalism, literature, and musical composition. It's named after Hungarian-born American Joseph Pulitzer, who died in 1911. He was a prominent newspaper publisher who endowed Columbia University with US$two million to develop a School of Journalism in 1912. In 1917 the school began awarding prizes for outstanding journalism named for its benefactor. Today it is considered the most prestigious award in journalism, letters (books), drama, music, and special awards and citations categories.

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Mar

Red Nose Day (UK): March 20

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Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising event by Comic Relief UK, wherein people purchase red noses (like a clown) and wear them to increase awareness. Proceeds raised through the event provide support and resources to people living incredibly tough lives in the United Kingdom, the United States, and many of the world’s poorest communities. It strives to end world hunger. This event first ran in 2015. Since the pandemic, fundraising has continued throughout the year. Individual cities, towns, and nations hold Red Nose Days at their discretion throughout the year.

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May

Red Nose Day: May 21 (est)

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Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising event by Comic Relief, wherein people purchase red noses (like a clown) and wear them to increase awareness. Proceeds raised through the event provide support and resources to people living incredibly tough lives in the United Kingdom, the United States, and many of the world’s poorest communities. It strives to end world hunger. This event first ran in 2015. Since the pandemic, fundraising has continued throughout the year. Individual cities, towns, and nations hold Red Nose Days at their discretion throughout the year.

Africa

May

Road Safety Week, Canadian (CA): May 12-18

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Midway through Aggressive Driving Month, the Canadian Safety Council chooses one week to intensify its focus on younger drivers and fostering safe driving habits. According to Transport Canada, young driver, and passenger fatalities continue to be very noticeable in motor vehicle collision statistics. Nearly 23 percent of motor vehicle fatalities were 15 to 24 years old's in 2010, even though this age group makes up only 13 percent of the Canadian population. Put another way, over 500 young people are killed each year in road crashes in Canada, and a further 40,000 are injured, many seriously. Areas to focus on improving safety among young drivers include seatbelt use, impaired driving, and distracted driving.

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May

Small Business Week, Ntl.: May 3-9

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Every year since 1963, the United States' Small Business Administration highlights the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others nationwide through National Small Business Week. Events take place across the country to engage the small business community and highlight their importance as innovators and job creators who strengthen the nation's economy.

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Apr

Tails for Trails: April 11

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Every spring, the Tails on Trails 5K & 10K Walk/Run, organized by NHES, occurs at the picturesque State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce, Virginia, in support of Spay Today. Participants can walk, run solo, or bring their furry friends for either course. The "Sponsor a Shelter Dog" feature allows people to support dogs from The Briggs Animal Adoption Center that are up for adoption. Trained volunteers walk these dogs during the event, allowing participants to interact with them. Sponsors' names are embellished on the back of the event t-shirt and given to sponsors and participants upon completing the walk or run. Tails on Trails offers a fun-filled day for all while supporting the critical cause of Spay Today.

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May

Webby Awards: May 11 (est)

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The Webby Awards date is announced a few weeks before it occurs, generally in May. The Webby Awards are the Internet's most respected symbol of success. Created in 1996, the awards are followed in over 70 countries worldwide. Categories awarded include: – Websites – Film & Video – Advertising, Media & PR – Mobile Sites & Apps – Social – Podcasts & Digital Audio – Games PLEASE NOTE: Treat all televised and venue-specific events (sporting, concerts, trade shows, etc.) as estimated. Several factors can cause an event to move dates at the last minute, including weather, strikes, natural disasters, political upheaval, conflicting programming, pandemics, and current events. Because of this, always verify the event with the promotor before committing resources. LEEP often estimates dates based on the previous year's schedules, as the final dates are only a few months, weeks, or days before the event. If the date is known to be estimated, you will see an (est) following the date in the title.

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May

143 Day, Mr. Rogers Day: May 23

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The beloved children's television host, Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers), referred to the numbers 1-4-3 as standing for the letters in the phrase 'I love you.' It is also the weight he maintained throughout his life as an adult. In 2019 the Governor of Pennsylvania declared the 143rd day of the year, each year subsequently, as Mr. Rogers Day of Kindness, and people are encouraged to perform simple acts of kindness in his memory throughout the year. It quickly made international news, with fans of the program and his philosophy adopting the day. Fred Rogers was born March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and died February 27, 2003, in Pittsburg. Mr. Roger's Neighborhood aired on American Public Television from 1968 until 2001. Most children born after 1963 have grown up with him (including this writer, who remembers it as one of her favorite shows as a child—along with "Scooby Doo" and "I Love Lucy" reruns). An ordained Presbyterian minister, his entire life's work was devoted to children and children's issues. He often tackled complex subjects such as death, divorce, and death in a way children could relate to and understand. Above all, he focused on building children up and helping them navigate a complicated life.

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May

65 Roses Month (AU): May

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Each May, Australia observes 65 Roses Month, focusing on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in Australia to highlight the growing need for awareness about cystic fibrosis (CF). The last Friday is 65 Roses Day. Children with cystic fibrosis call the disease 65 Roses because it is easier to pronounce (like when a child says ‘butter footed’ instead of ‘barefooted.’The name stuck and is now the official terminology for Cystic Fibrosis. Throughout May in Australia, volunteers and people with CF and their families unite to help shine a spotlight on what CF is and the progress made toward a cure. The United States also observes Cystic Fibrosis Month in May. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that: Cystic Fibrosis clogs the lungs, leads to life-threatening lung infections, obstructs the pancreas, and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. In the 1950s, few children with Cystic Fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s, and beyond. The symbol of Cystic Fibrosis is 65 roses.

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May

African Liberation/Freedom Day (1958/1963): May 25

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The ALD was founded in 1958 when Kwame Nkrumah convened the First Conference of Independent States in Accra, Ghana. Eight independent African states attended the event. In commemoration, April 15 was declared Africa Freedom Day to mark each year of progress via the liberation movement. The day symbolizes the determination of the people of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation, often referred to as either imperialism or colonialism. Between 1958 and 1963, national and class struggles intensified in Africa and the developing world. Seventeen African countries won independence over this period, and 1960 was proclaimed the "Year of Africa." The United States and European countries were primarily responsible for the colonialization and exploitive endeavors in the developing world during the last few centuries. For example, during the 1960s, the US government carried out assassinations and attempts on several of Africa's new leaders. The French attempted to hold on to Algiers, resulting in a bloody uprising. The Dutch, Portuguese, and British likewise attended to issues in the region stemming from their previous hold, forcing Africa to organize. On May 25, 1963, thirty-one African heads of state convened a summit to found the Organization of African Unity (OAU). African Freedom Day was later changed to African Liberation Day and moved to May 25 in memory of this meeting.

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