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For the current year, this category includes: 1151 events.
Non-profits, cultural institutions, municipalities, educational institutions and political organizations often hold events to raise funds for services or their cause.
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The story of "Save the Eagles Day" is a tale of two birds, a community, and a grove of cottonwood trees in one of the more unlikely states, New Jersey. Why unlikely? Well, New Jersey is often the butt o...
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Coaches vs. Cancer's Suits And Sneakers Week is a nationwide event uniting athletic coaches behind the American Cancer Society's lifesaving mission. During the week, coaches wear sneakers (athletic shoes,...
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The largest annual sporting event dedicated to charity, The American Express, formerly The Desert Classic and Bob Hope Classic, is a PGA golf tournament open to professionals, celebrities, and amateurs. T...
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World Typing Day, observed on January 8th since 2011, is an annual event dedicated to encouraging people to express themselves via typing and to promote speed, efficiency, and accuracy in written communic...
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Born Free Cat Nap highlights the plight of the world's largest felines (and an endangered species). This fundraiser asks people to submit pictures of napping cats to social media. The best/funniest become...
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Dry July is a fundraising event for people affected by cancer. To participate, register, pledge to give up alcohol for a month, and ask your friends and family to sponsor you for a Dry July. If you don't...
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Shark Week is the longest-running must-see summer TV event on Discovery Channel. It includes live talk shows, documentaries, and all things sharks. Aquariums and other forms of amusement tied to oceans an...
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Employees, suppliers, and organizations of the United Kingdom's beloved National Health Service set aside one day a year to celebrate their accomplishments and find ways to reduce waste and increase the s...
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Tomorrowland is the biggest electronic music festival in the world. Held over two weekends in Belgium, it includes electronic shows, live music, and one-of-a-kind shows. Simulcast to local venues in Abu D...
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The annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Roundup in Chincoteague, Virginia, captures national and local interest as it continues to be a unique spectacle since 1925. Marguerite Henry's popular children's nov...
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National Moth Week is an annual awareness campaign and fundraiser. Moths don't get the credit they are due because people think they are not as pretty as butterflies and are known to devour wool sweater...
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Created in 2012 by Sew Doggy Style's Erika Lindquist to raise funds for local shelters. The event began as a tribute to her rescue dog Sebastian. Participating crafters throughout the United States create...
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The Newport Folk Festival first began in 1959. Its founder is George Wein, who also created the famed Newport Jazz Festival. Over the years, Newport Folk Festival has become an iconic event in the music w...
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International Childhood Cancer Campaign Month raises awareness of the struggles of cancer-stricken children and the research needed to mitigate this disease. The Childhood Cancer Campaign Month event st...
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Fido Friday or Bring Your Dog To Work Day (as seen on ITV’s This Morning, Waitrose Weekend, and The Independent) is an annual nationwide event in the US and UK that raises money for charities dedicated to...
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Forget-Me-Not Days and The Longest Day, the Alzheimer's Association's annual fundraiser on the summer solstice in 2019. Forget-Me-Not Days began with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, the national life...
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FRIDAY FISH FRY DAY A Delicious Tradition with Deep Roots Friday Fish Fry Day brings communities together across the United Kingdom to celebrate a beloved culinary tradition. This annual event, held on t...
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The Great American Backyard Campout encourages Americans to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It is an opportunity to bond with family and discover the ecosystem present in your backyard. This event is champ...
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Make Music Day is an annual international celebration of music held on June 21, now in 125 countries and over 1,000 cities. Everyone makes it for everyone, and there are many ways to get involved – in the...
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder. Children born with it cannot process the amino acid phenylalanine. This results in mental disabilities and neurological issues including memory lo...