Did you know that, according to the Red Cross, only 3 out of every 100 people donate blood in the USA? It’s probably one of the easiest things you can do for your community and so few actually take the time. While you should consider doing it throughout the year, January is the month dedicated to spread awareness about blood donation.
Pregnancy is a very exciting time for millions of parents. If you ask most if they’re hoping for a boy or a girl, most will answer “I just want a healthy baby.” According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), birth defects affect about 1 in every 33 babies born in the USA every year. In January, organizations across the country work to spread awareness to help prevent the developments of birth defects moms all over the world can have happy, healthy pregnancies and babies.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This cause is a great example of how awareness can make all the difference in saving the lives of women.
The new year always brings about resolutions to do something different or better than we did the year before. In a 2005 survey, it was found that 8% of American successfully acheive their New Year’s resolutions and 45% fail by the end of January. What better way to remind yourself of the goal you’ve set and keep you focussed on it throughout the year than wearing a wristband.
Here is a list of causes that are making their awarenesses the focus in January 2011.
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