April 10th is National Siblings Day. A wonderful opportunity to shine a light on the value of sibling relationships, to highlight what an important role siblings play. #Siblings who grow up with a disabled brother or sister often spend a lot of time coming second (or third or fourth…) to the needs of another. Their […]
Living with Parkinson's is tougher than people think. But it doesn’t define you. You are still you. You can still do amazing things in spite of Parkinson’s. #Parkinson’s is different for everyone. Different symptoms, different experiences. Diagnosis is scary and there’s currently no cure. Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging but one thing stands out. […]
People all over the world are often inspired to want to do something for a worthy cause, but they simply don’t know where to start. That’s because all of us tend to focus on the big acts of volunteering — the types that make the news. Fortunately, there’s another way that people can take action […]
World Haemophilia Day takes place on 17th April each year, uniting individuals and communities around the globe in raising awareness about haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Whether you’re living with haemophilia, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to learn more, this annual event shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by those affected by […]
MS Awareness Week 2026 will run from 20th April. What is MS? MS is a condition that affects the body’s central nervous system (CNS). By the latest estimates, over 2.8 million people worldwide have MS. It’s a disorder that causes your body’s immune system to attack myelin, a coating that insulates some of your nerve […]
There is nothing more classically British than afternoon tea, which makes National Tea Day, April 21st, a wildly popular occasion in the country. This love of tea dates back centuries and this fondness seems to only get stronger with time! National Tea Day’s slogan is “Brew More. Do More.” The vision is to inspire special […]
The theme for Earth Day 2026 is Our Power, Our Planet, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. How? By joining us in Earth Action Day, encouraging all to take action—educate, advocate, and mobilize. Pledge an Earth Action on social media. Attend/plan/register a local […]
Take a close look at the English flag. That red cross over a white background has meaning. It’s actually St. George’s Cross — a symbol so closely intertwined with English national identity that St. George has his own national holiday. The legend of Saint George and the Dragon describes the saint taming and slaying a […]
