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Monthly Events - Celebrated May 1-31
National Meditation Month
National Family Wellness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Women's Health Month
Special Days
May 1 - Melanoma Monday
May 1 - World Laughter Day
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About
World Laughter Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits, as well as about thousands of community groups around the world who regularly practice comedy that promote wellness and overall well-being.
World Laughter Day is celebrated in most large cities around the world. Hundreds of people gather worldwide on that day to laugh together. It has been celebrated in Los Angeles since 2005 and has since spread all over the world as a way to express people’s love for comedy and laughter.
Post Copy Ideas
- 🎉 Today, we celebrate World Laughter Day, a day dedicated to the healing power of laughter. Laughter is contagious and knows no boundaries. Let's take a moment to laugh together, to find humor in the everyday moments, and to appreciate the gift of laughter in our lives. Let's fill the world with laughter and create moments of joy and connection wherever we go. #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #WorldLaughterDay #FindYourJoy 😆💕
- 😄🌍 Happy World Laughter Day! Let's spread joy and positivity by sharing a smile, a chuckle, or a hearty laugh with those around us. Laughter has the power to uplift spirits, reduce stress, and strengthen bonds. Today, let's celebrate the universal language of laughter and its ability to connect us all. Remember, a day without laughter is a day wasted! #WorldLaughterDay #SpreadJoy #LaughMore 😂🌟
- Happy World Laughter Day! Laughter is the best medicine! It strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. By seeking out more opportunities for laughter, you can improve your emotional health, strengthen your relationships, find greater happiness—and even add years to your life.
- A day without laughter is a day wasted. Be sure to laugh until your stomach hurts! Happy World Laughter Day!
- Happy World Laughter Day! Tag a friend who makes you laugh.
#️⃣ Hashtag Ideas
- #LaughterDay
- #WorldLaughterDay
- #WorldLaughterDay2024
- #LaughterDay2024
Videos to Share
- Types of Laughter: https://www.facebook.com/Girliyapa/videos/2111106922499528/
- 10 Fascinating Facts About Laughter: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.health/videos/10156077690100590/
- World Laughter Day: https://www.facebook.com/bankofbaroda/videos/1751920318227837/
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May 3 - National Garden Meditation Day
May 4- National Renewal Day
May 5 - International Midwives Day
World Asthma Day
May (First Tuesday)
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World Asthma Day was initially established in 1998 by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). While almost all of us are familiar with the sound and visual of an inhaler for Asthma being used, not all of us are aware of the actual nature, cause, and that there are multiple types of asthma out there.
The truth of the matter is asthma isn’t entirely understood, what is known is that there are multiple factors at play in the complex chemistry that creates an asthma sufferer. These include genetic interactions and elements in the environment that can change both the severity and how likely it is to respond to treatment.
The known aggravators of asthma are many and include everything from allergens, air pollution, and other chemicals that can appear in the environment that irritate the lungs. In high enough concentrations, these factors can cause serious asthma attacks in sufferers and aggravate cases that are otherwise mild.
Post Copy Ideas
- It ain't easy being wheezy. So this #WorldAsthmaDay, let's improve asthma awareness and care among our loved ones.
- 🌬️💙 Happy World Asthma Day! Today, let's raise awareness about asthma and support those living with this chronic respiratory condition. Asthma affects millions worldwide, but with proper management and education, individuals can lead full and active lives. Let's advocate for access to asthma care, promote asthma-friendly environments, and empower those with asthma to breathe easier. Together, we can create a world where asthma is well-controlled and everyone can enjoy a healthy life. #WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaAwareness #BreatheEasy 🌿👩⚕️
- 🎉 Today, we recognize World Asthma Day, a day to raise awareness and improve asthma care worldwide. Let's take action to reduce asthma triggers, promote inhaler techniques, and educate communities about asthma management. By working together to address asthma challenges, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of age or background, can live without the limitations imposed by asthma. Let's breathe easier and support each other on this journey towards better asthma control. #AsthmaAwareness #WorldAsthmaDay #SupportEachOther 💙🌍
- Millions of people worldwide suffer from Asthma! World Asthma Day is dedicated to raising awareness about this pernicious disease and seeks to bring awareness and advanced asthma care to sufferers throughout the world.
#️⃣ Hashtag Ideas
- #AsthmaDay
- #WorldAsthmaDay
- #WorldAsthmaDay2024
- #AsthmaDay2024
Videos to Share
- How Does Asthma Work: https://www.facebook.com/TEDEducation/videos/2303828286297031/
- Kids Share What It Feels Like to Have Asthma: https://www.facebook.com/AAFANational/videos/1511810368870424/
- Know the Facts about Asthma: https://www.facebook.com/PHACommunications/videos/2074026492873742/
- What Severe Asthma Looks Like:
https://www.facebook.com/WebMD/videos/304143883650115/
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May 4 - International Firefighters' Day
May 6 - National Fitness Day
May 8 - National Women’s Checkup Day
May 8 - World Ovarian Cancer Day
May 10 - World Lupus Day
May 12 - International Nurses Day
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The History of International Nurses Day: It all began in 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, contacted President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposing he proclaim a “Nurses’ Day”. However, he did not approve her proposal at that time.
The International Council of Nurses has celebrated on May 12th since 1965. May 12th is an important date to all nurses, as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. In January 1974, this day was finally officially made International Nurses Day. Each year since then, ICN prepares and distributes something called the International Nurses’ Day Kit which contains educational and public information materials, for use by nurses everywhere.
Post Copy Ideas
- Happy International Nurses Day to all nurses around the world! Nurses make a difference every day
- Happy International Nurses Day! Tag a nurse you know to show your support
- On International Nurses Day, we thank ALL nurses! Thanks for improving people’s health worldwide. Tag a nurse to show your support for all their hard work in making a difference with every patient ❤️
#️⃣ Hashtag Ideas
- #NursesDay
- #IND2024
- #InternationalNursesDay
- #InternationalNursesDay2024
Videos to Share
- A World Without Nurses: https://www.facebook.com/ausmed/videos/1486189208097761/
- Happy International Nurses Day: https://www.facebook.com/westmeadkids/videos/10154256228612608/
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- https://tenor.com/view/nurse-jackie-happy-nurses-day-gif-4119090
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May 12 - International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND)
May 12 - International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
May 15 - International Day of Families
May 17 - World Baking Day
May 17 - Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day
May 17 - World Hypertension Day
May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 18 - World AIDS Vaccine Day
May 19 - Bike to Work Day
May 19 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 20 - World Metrology Day
May 20 - World Autoimmune Arthritis Day
May 20 - World Bee Day
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History of World Bee Day: World Bee Day corresponds with an important influencer in the pioneering of beekeeping. Anton Janša, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia, was one of the first people to help bring about the importance of bees in the world environment.
Since then, beekeeping has become a vital necessity in the world’s ecosystems and economic systems. However, not many people realize the importance of bees or know how to help save the bees, which led to the announcement of World Bee Day through the United Nations. The United Nations designated World Bee Day to raise awareness of the importance of bees. Because bees are under a continuous threat from human activity, which includes the introduction of invasive insects, pesticides, land-use change and monocropping practices, have continuously been destroying bee colonies over time.
World Bee Day helps educate people about the importance of bees and what they do for the environment, which includes how they help grow 90% of the world’s wildflower plants, 35% of the world’s crops depend on bees to grow, and help build ecosystems all over the world. With these statistics, the United Nations has created various programs all over the world to increase awareness of protecting bees and what you can do to help this cause.
Post Copy Ideas
- 🐝🌼 Let's bee happy! It's World Bee Day, buzzing with excitement for our favorite pollinators. Spread the love and plant some flowers to keep our bee friends busy and thriving! #WorldBeeDay #SaveTheBees
- 🐝🎉 Happy World Bee Day! Let's hive five to our fuzzy little friends who work tirelessly to pollinate our crops and keep our ecosystems buzzing with life. Bee-lieve it or not, they're the real MVPs of nature! #BeeHappy #BuzzingWithExcitement
- 🌍🐝 It's a hive of activity on World Bee Day! Join the buzz and celebrate the incredible impact of bees on our planet. Whether you're planting a bee-friendly garden or enjoying some sweet honey, let's show our appreciation for these essential pollinators. #WorldBeeDay #BeeKind
- It’s World Bee Day! Without bees, we wouldn’t "bee" here at all! Share to show your appreciation and love for bees ❤️ Without bees, we cannot achieve a world without hunger. World Bee Day highlights the threats bees face and how everyone can help.
- Did you know that if the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, man would have only four years of life left? Today marks World Bee Day to raise awareness of the need for bee population, conservation and its importance for the entire ecosystem.
#️⃣ Hashtag Ideas
- #WorldBeeDay
- #BeeDay
Videos to Share
- Greeenbees: https://www.facebook.com/greenpeace.international/videos/10153272308318300/
- BeEcosystem: https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/videos/1730975106997112/
- World Bee Day: https://www.facebook.com/SBSAustralia/videos/1967197919966514/
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