There are awareness days, weeks and months throughout the year.

The first Presidential proclamation commemorating Fire Prevention Week was made in 1925 by President Calvin Coolidge; but as early as 1911 the Fire Marshals Association of North America, sponsored the first Fire Prevention Day as a way to educate the public about fire safety.

Today, there are more than 1,500 days, weeks, months dedicated to observing or ‘raising awareness’ on particular topics which does not count the unofficial ones.

Having these awareness days have been helpful in heightening awareness around a specific cause or issue, start conversations and have been known to spur charity events and information campaigns.

This month I would like you to join me as we partner with the ALS Association to raise awareness on ALS.