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February is Make Chatter Matter Month

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:29:27 +0000

Organised by the children’s communication charity I CAN, they hope to raise the importance of speech in children’s development during their early years.

The Great Daffodil Appeal

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:50:51 +0000

Organised by Marie Curie Cancer Care

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

admin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:04:09 +0000

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October, people raise money by organizing activities such as theme parties or a “pink day” (when employees wear pink clothing or accessories) at work. The money raised is donated to the organizers’ choice of breast cancer care or research programs.

Find out more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Shop and help raise funds for Breast Cancer research

Find out more about the support available to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer

23rd Feb to 8th March – Fair Trade fortnight

admin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:56:31 +0000

Raising awareness of where food comes from and how people in poorer countries can be helped to receive a fair price for their produce.

6th February – UNICEF Day For Change

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:08:04 +0000

UNICEF Day for a change logo

Schools will be raising money for UNICEF’s health and well-being programmes for children in Papua New Guinea by organising something different on the day – this could be a non-uniform day, dressing up in specific colours, holding cake sales or putting on sponsored events – in exchange for bringing in a small donation.