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SUMMARY:Blood Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:September 2025 Is Blood Cancer Awareness Month\nWhat do #Leukaemia\, #Lymphoma\, and #Myeloma have in common? They’re all blood cancers. According to the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society\, more than 1.5 million people today are living with or in remission from blood cancer. \nBlood cancers are a complex group of diseases. Advances in treatment are helping more people live longer after diagnosis. But more than a third of people with blood cancer live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis. \nBut what are the symptoms? Can a test reveal whether you have blood cancer before you even have symptoms? Who’s at risk and what should you discuss with a doctor? \n#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth exists so that more people will learn the answers to these questions. You can help by sharing facts and information online and in your community\, as well as supporting people who are living with blood cancer. \nSource: September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Leukemia\, Lymphoma\, Myeloma (healthline.com)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/blood-cancer-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
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SUMMARY:International Day of Charity
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Charity is an internationally celebrated day on 5th September. It was first introduced by the United Nations. The day 5th September was chosen to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa. She was known for her dedication to charitable work and gave her life to helping others and overcoming poverty\, suffering and distress. Teaching children about the work of Mother Teresa is one way of recognising the importance of the day. \nThe aim of the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness and give a platform to charity activities around the world for charitable\, individuals and #Volunteer organisations at local\, national and international levels. \nInternational Day of Charity seeks to enhance social responsibility and increase public support of charitable causes. \nThere are so many fun ways to get involved with #InternationalDayOfCharity\, whether that be organising your own event to raise money\, #Volunteering with a good local cause or simply raising awareness for a charitable organisation. It doesn’t matter how much time or money you have to spare since there are lots of different things to do. \nShould you wish to find a #Charity in your area requiring Volunteers\, why not check our website: \naDoddle – Community Mapping – Making it ‘aDoddle’ to Find Help\, Give Help or Connect with Others Locally \n#PeopleHelpingPeople #BetterTogether #NeverMoreNeeded #CharityInUk #MakingADifference #Volunteers #StartWithWhy #FindingPurpose #FindingYourPurpose #MeaningfulWork \nSource:  International Day of Charity – Event Page – Twinkl
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-day-of-charity/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250909
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SUMMARY:International Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay\, a day to raise awareness of the importance of literacy not just to an individual\, but to broader communities and societies. \nDespite progress made\, literacy challenges persist with at least 773 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills today. The pandemic has further exacerbated challenges faced by non-literate children and adults by disrupting their access to education. \nLiteracy is an important tool to be able to engage with a number of facets of modern society\, so it needs to be made a priority. \nThis year\, ILD will be celebrated under the theme of  “Promoting literacy in the digital era.” \nDigitalisation has been changing ways in which we learn\, live\, work and socialise\, in both positive and negative ways\, depending on how we engage with it. While digital tools can help expand learning opportunities for marginalised groups\, including 754 million young people and adults who lack basic literacy skills\, this digital shift also risks creating double marginalisation – exclusion not only from traditional literacy learning but also from the benefits of the digital age. Digitalisation also raises other concerns\, including privacy issues\, privacy\, digital surveillance\, reinforced biases\, ethics\, the risk of passive consumption\, and environmental impacts. \nLiteracy is a key for making these transformations inclusive\, relevant and meaningful. Beyond reading and writing on paper\, literacy in the digital era enables people to access\, understand\, evaluate\, create\, communicate and engage with digital content safely and appropriately. Literacy is also central for fostering critical thinking\, discerning credible information and navigating complex information environments.  \n#ILD2025 #ImALifelongLearner #EducationForAll \nSource: UNESCO
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-literacy-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
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SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10th September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people\, across the globe\, to raise awareness of suicide and #SuicidePrevention. \n#Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country\, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years. \nThe 2025 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day\, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention is ‘#ChangeTheNarrative \nTheir message is clear – Changing the narrative on suicide aims to inspire individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and governments to engage in open and honest discussions about suicide and suicidal behaviour. By initiating these vital conversations\, we can break down barriers\, raise awareness\, and create better cultures of understanding and support. \nIf you need help with your mental health\, there are hundreds of organisations across the UK dedicated to providing support. Find organisations in your local area on aDoddle. \n#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport \n  \nSource; World Suicide Prevention Day – Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-suicide-prevention-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
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SUMMARY:Positive Thinking Day
DESCRIPTION:Its Positive Thinking Day 🙂 \nNegative thinking has a way of sapping away a person’s self-worth and distorting a person’s view of the world. It also has a tendency of poisoning everything in that person that’s good and decent. \nFortunately\, that’s a process that can be stopped with a little bit of #PositiveThinking. Positive thinking\, when properly applied with purpose\, can help a person feel better about themselves and can make them feel like the best version of themselves. And that’s why Positive Thinking Day is such an important day. This unofficial holiday falls on the 13th of September and is designed to help everyone replace their negative thinking with more positive thoughts. \nAccording to a 2015 study\, positive thinking can be a good first step towards #BetterHealth. This study showed that people who were optimistic in their outlook were twice as likely to have strong cardiovascular health and had a lower amount of stress hormones in their bodies. \nAnyone who thinks this holiday might be a good day to turn around their positive thinking can do so by taking the time to celebrate #PositiveThinkingDay. They can this by giving themselves a positive affirmation on this day\, by showing gratitude to those around them\, or by taking a few moments to read motivational books. \n#ShowGratitude #PositiveAffirmations #BeKind #GetMotivated
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/positive-thinking-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:International Day of Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Birmingham\, celebrated on the 24th of September\, marks the unique and historic alliance between Birmingham\, UK\, and the 18 other Birminghams in North America\, collectively known as the United States of Birmingham. This day celebrates the formal agreements\, spearheaded by the Lord Mayor’s chosen ambassador Joe Harry Lycett\, which establish a lasting network of friendship between all the Birminghams. \nOn this day\, people from Birminghams across the globe join together to embrace their shared “Brummie-ness” and acknowledge the bonds that unite them. The highlight of the celebration is the collective chant of “Alright Bab” – a tribute to the Brummie way of life. Whether you’re in Birmingham\, UK\, or one of the many other Birminghams\, this day is all about celebrating the culture\, pride\, and history of these iconic namesakes. \nThe International Day of Birmingham is a chance for communities to come together\, share stories\, and strengthen ties between these cities that share a name\, while honouring their distinct identities and rich local traditions. \nLooking to #Volunteer in Birmingham? Or find a charity ?  Click the link below to check out our Birmingham Community Map: \nHome – Birmingham – Birmingham Community Map \n  \nSource: The International Day of Birmingham | Awareness Days
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-day-of-birmingham/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK
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