What’s On in October 2020?

Published: 18th October 2018

As autumn takes a firm hold on the country and winter is just around the corner, there’s still lots of opportunities to get involved in awareness and fundraising events. Take a look at what’s on in October this year:

 

The International Day of Older Persons 1st October 2020
Did you know… between 2017 and 2030, the number of people aged 60 years or over globally is expected to grow by 46 per cent (from 962 million to 1.4 billion)?

The International Day of Older Persons is a chance to reflect on and highlight the important contributions that older people make to society as well as the challenges they face.

To find out more about this international day, please visit the website: https://www.un.org/en/events/olderpersonsday/

 

ADHD Awareness Month 1st October 2020
ADHD Awareness Month is celebrated every year in October. Events and activities happen around the UK and, more recently, the rest of the world, taking place on the ground or online.

There are numerous ways you can help raise awareness of ADHD and get involved during the month. Visit the website where you’ll find lots of suggestions for activities as well as resources: https://add.org/what-can-i-do/

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1st October 2020
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Join in the cause to help women in need today. Check out this year’s suggested activities:

  • Share a story of how you or a loved-one have been affected by breast cancer
  • Make a one-time or monthly donation to help provide a mammogram for a woman in need
  • Host a fundraiser benefiting NBCF
  • Volunteer to join in Helping Women Now
  • Proudly wear a pink ribbon during October or year-round
  • Share about Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn

Visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s website to find out more: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month

 

Lupus Awareness Month 1st October 2020
October is Lupus Awareness Month. The aim of the month is to raise awareness of the condition, the varying symptoms that people with lupus can exhibit and its impact on the lives of the many people who live with it.

Use the hashtag #THISISLUPUS during the month to share stories and pictures about the condition on social media, or by sending them directly to Lupus UK at www.lupusuk.org.

There are also a number of different events to get involved in and a range of leaflets and posters to download from the website to help raise awareness in your community.

Check out the website: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/lupus-awareness-month-2020/

 

World Mental Health Day 10th October 2020
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness in the global community about mental health issues and how they affect everyone.

Visit the website to find out how you can get involved this year in activities, fundraising or campaigns to raise awareness: https://wfmh.global/world-mental-health-day-2020/

 

Epilepsy Action 18th October 2020
You really can help change lives on your virtual tea break! It’s amazing the difference you can make, simply by donating the cost of a cuppa and a slice of cake.

Register your virtual event on the website and receive invitations and a tea break quiz! https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/support-our-work/tea-break

 

World Osteoporosis Day 20th October 2020
World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) takes place every year on October 20. This day launches the coming year’s-campaign to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

Find out how you can get involved on the website: https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-osteoporosis-day-2020/

 

Wear it Pink 2020 23th October 2020
Breast Cancer Now’s Wear it Pink day is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK. It takes place on 23 October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Find out more on the website: https://www.wearitpink.org/signup-cpcsearch?gclid=CjwKCAjw_Y_8BRBiEiwA5MCBJsIScdAnzNHE079-D9iNkP5Y_iHXB4NQqr1W2qay_cp5ualSJFx14hoCpVAQAvD_BwE