September Is Blood Cancer Awareness Month What 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. Blood cancers are a complex group of diseases. Advances in treatment are helping more […]
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. The month is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer in children. You can do your part by wearing the gold ribbon ?️ Every day in the UK, 10 children and young people will receive the devastating news that they have cancer. Of those 10, two will not survive. Of those lucky enough […]
This week is the Great British Beach Clean! It's an event where people from across the UK come together to tidy up their local beaches. There are hundreds of beach cleans taking place over the week, so it's worth checking if there's one happening in your local area. The week also presents an opportunity to […]
This year, for Organ Donation Week this September we want as many local landmarks and buildings across the country to turn pink, to help raise awareness of the incredible gift of organ donation, and to encourage people to confirm their decision on the Register. Organ Donation Week 2026 will be held on Monday 21st September […]
For this year’s Migraine Awareness Week The Migraine Trust are asking you to join them in their campaign for #BetterMigraineCare. Help them to raise awareness for the one in seven adults and one in ten children in the UK living with migraine. #Migraine has been dismissed for too long as “just a headache”, despite it […]
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 […]
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, held annually on the last Friday of September, is a major fundraising event organised by #MacmillanCancerSupport in the UK. This event brings people together over coffee and cake to raise funds for those affected by cancer, with the proceeds supporting Macmillan’s vital services. Since its inception in 1990, the World’s […]
This October is ADHD Awareness Month. Difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and social skills — these are among the signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects millions of people. ADHD Awareness Month, sponsored by the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, highlights the latest research and clinical studies with the goal of bringing more […]
