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World Wish Day 2025, celebrated on April 29th, commemorates the founding wish that inspired the creation of Make-A-Wish Foundations worldwide, marking the anniversary of the wish granted to Christopher Greicius in 1980. He was 7 years old and battling leukemia, had his wish to be a police officer for a day granted, inspiring the founding of Make-A- Wish Foundation.

Brain Cancer Canada is a national charity, 100% volunteer, that funds research, neurosurgical technologies, and advocates for increased options for effective treatment of primary malignant brain tumours, pediatric and adult.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice and a meditation discipline that originated in China in the early 1990s. It combines gentle qigong exercises, sitting meditation, and moral teachings centered on the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. The practice is rooted in ancient Chinese traditions and emphasizes self-cultivation and spiritual development.

Every year, on May 12th, millions of people hold events to raise awareness for fibromyalgia, an invisible and debilitating chronic condition. Fibromyalgia can cause pain, fatigue, and lack of sleep, which can make it difficult to do daily activities or work. Other symptoms include: Muscle stiffness Difficulty sleeping or staying asleep Mental process problems, such as difficulty remembering things or concentrating Treatments can help relieve pain and prevent flare-ups. Some people with fibromyalgia experience fewer flare-ups and milder symptoms after finding treatments that work for them

This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the condition known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and advocating for understanding and support for those affected by it.

This day is a time to raise awareness of porphyria, a rare blood disorder, and advocate for better access to diagnosis and treatment.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness is increase public understanding about MCS and environmental sensitivities, and to advocate for recognition and support for those living with these conditions.

Three percent of the population will experience psychosis. One in 100 people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia. But while attitudes toward mental health and mental illness are shifting, the myths, misunderstandings, and misconceptions surrounding psychosis and schizophrenia remain stubbornly high. The most common myth being that schizophrenia is not manageable or treatable. Like any other illness, it is can be managed and treated with the right support. Wear purple to show your support for those living with schizophrenia and mental illness as a way to increase awareness.

May is Cystic Fibrosis Month. Life with cystic fibrosis can come with many unexpected obstacles and unseen challenges. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that changes a protein in the body. The faulty protein affects the body's cells, tissues, and the glands that make mucus and sweat. The medical abbreviation of cystic fibrosis is CF. Normal mucus is slippery and protects the airways, digestive tract, and other organs and tissues.

The Period Purse™ works to build awareness and advocacy for period poverty and menstrual equity across Canada.

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month in Canada and aims to provide a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis.

Migraine remains undiagnosed and undertreated in at least 50% of patients, and less than 50% of migraine patients consult a physician. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in migraine advocacy and awareness efforts. By raising awareness within the medical community and increasing educational opportunities across the world IHS aims to have a real impact on the lives of people with migraine.

The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

International CDKL5 Day is celebrated on June 17th. It's a day to recognize CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), a genetic disorder that affects the brain and causes seizures, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.

n Canada, June is National Deafblind Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about deafblindness which is a complex disability involving a combination of hearing and vision loss. The aim is to celebrate the achievements of deafblind individuals, and promote understanding of their experiences.

Since it was established in 2017, it is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the local and global impact of kidney cancer, educating people about the disease, and making a difference in the lives of people affected by kidney cancer.

Lights on for Lisa was organized as a sign of hope in guiding Lisa Marie Young home after going missing in Nanaimo on June 30, 2002. Lime green was her favourite colour.

Canada's national holiday is celebrated on July 1. Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. It's been a day of celebration since 1868, where many festivities are held across the nation.

This annual health promotion day aims to raise awareness about the impact of preventable injuries in Canada. FACTS: Injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians ages 1 to 44. Every day, 48 Canadians die and 634 are hospitalized because of injuries. 75% of injury-related deaths are from unintentional causes, such as falls, car crashes, and poisonings. Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths and hospitalizations.

World Fragile X Day celebrates families impacted by Fragile X and highlights advances of research to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure. As the most common inherited single gene cause of autism, Fragile X is the best key we have to solving autism. Treatments for Fragile X are also likely to help people who have Alzheimer’s or other brain disorders.