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SUMMARY:National Random Acts of Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on February 17th\, National Random Acts of Kindness Day grows in popularity. It is celebrated by individuals\, groups\, and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness. \n#RandomActsOfKindnessDay\nThe movement of Random Acts of Kindness inspires people every day. As a favorite celebration for many\, people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness. Not only do the acts of kindness bring joy to the receiver\, but they spread positive reactions to the giver\, too! \n\n\n \nOur research found that the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts of Kindness Week. The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness. \nIn New Zealand\, where this day originated\, Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated on September 1st. However\, it is also recognized by some on other days throughout the year. Nevertheless\, doing random acts of kindness is something that can be done every day of the year. \nA Few Quotes of Kindness: \n\n“Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” (Mark Twain)\n“No act of kindness\, no matter how small\, is ever wasted.” (Aesop)\n“Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” (Scott Adams)\n“Kind words and actions can seem so small\, but their effects are truly endless.” (Author Unknown)\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY\n\nPay for the coffee or meal of the person in front of you in line.\nLeave a kind note for someone\, no explanation is needed.\nShare words of encouragement. You never know who might need them.\nPut your skills to work for someone in need. For example\, offer to create a résumé for someone seeking a new job.\nDrop off a load of groceries at the local food pantry.\nMail a “thinking of you” card to someone you’ve not to talk to in a while.\nOrder a bouquet of flowers to be delivered to anyone in the hospital. That means\, call the florist and tell them to pick a hospital or nursing home and deliver flowers to the person the front desk thinks needs it the most. It could be a sick child\, an elderly person with no family\, or a college student down on their luck.\nSend a thank-you note to the local fire department\, police departments\, or any military personnel.\nJust smile.\nShare your random acts of kindness using #RandomActsOfKindnessDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Red Sock Day
DESCRIPTION:Wear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help save a life and limb! Did you know leg health can indicate risk for heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation? One in five adults over the age of 60 have a condition called Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.)\, and many don’t even know they have it. National Red Sock Day on the Third Saturday in February raises awareness about P.A.D.\, its risk factors\, and what you can do. \n\n\n \n#NationalRedSockDay\nP.A.D. is caused by plaque build-up in the peripheral arteries\, mainly the arteries in the legs. It is the most debilitating disease many people have never heard of\, and yet\, it is responsible for nearly 200\,000 amputations annually. More than half of those amputations are preventable with early diagnosis and treatment. \nP.A.D. Symptoms\n\nLeg pain\nLeg cramps\nNeuropathy\nTingling\nNumbness\nNon-healing foot ulcers\n\nAdditionally\, 3 in 5 heart attack sufferers have P.A.D. This is why National Red Sock Day takes place in February\, which is also American Heart Month. \nP.A.D. Risk Factors\n\nDiabetes\nCardiovascular disease\nHigh blood pressure\nHigh Cholesterol\nSmoking\nObesity\nHereditary\n\nDiabetics are one of the highest risk groups with cases rising fast. More than half of American adults have Pre/Diabetes\, and the most prevalent complication is vascular. In fact\, 1 in 3 diabetics over 50 have P.A.D. However\, the most horrifying aspect of this disease is that most people don’t know they have it until it reaches its advanced stages. P.A.D. can lead to heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation. Diagnosis and appropriate treatment in early stages can help keep life and a limb healthy longer.  Diagnosis involves checking leg pulses in patients over age 50. \nNational Red Sock Day aims to raise awareness and encourage a candid conversation between patients and their physicians to test sooner for P.A.D. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL RED SOCK DAY\nWear your red socks on National Red Sock Day to help raise awareness about P.A.D. The red sock design symbolizes good circulation\, keeping life and limb healthy. The blue toe and heel indicate how poor circulation in the feet can indicate risk for heart attack\, stroke\, and amputation. Help The Way To My Heart expand critical life and limb saving P.A.D. education\, advocacy\, and support by purchasing official P.A.D. Awareness Socks at www.TheWayToMyHeart.org/Red-Sock-Day \nHave a conversation with your doctor about P.A.D. Make sure to report risk factors\, including a history of high blood pressure\, cardiovascular disease\, obesity\, diabetes\, and smoking. If you need help explaining your symptoms\, The Way to My Heart offers various resources to guide you. \nAnother way to participate is by donating to The Way to My Heart’s campaign. You can also follow The Way to My Heart on Facebook. \nAlso\, please share the word on social media using #NationalRedSockDay to help raise awareness. \nSource Link
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