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SUMMARY:National Donor Day
DESCRIPTION:Observed each year on February 14th\, National Donor Day (also known as  National Organ Donor Day) aims to increase awareness about organ donation and the lives it saves. In the United States\, more than 120\,000 people are waiting for a life-saving organ donation. \nLocal Non-Profit Announces Tri-County Women of Impact\n#NationalDonorDay\nGive the gift of Life. \nThe observance focuses on five different types of donations:  Organs – Tissues – Marrow – Platelets – Blood.  Many nonprofit health organizations sponsor blood and marrow drives and organ/tissue sign-ups across the nation. Approximately every two seconds\, there is someone in the U.S. who needs blood\, which translates to the need for over 41\,000 daily donations. \nEach type of donation saves lives. While we may be able to donate blood\, platelets\, tissue\, marrow\, and some organs at any time\, most organs are donated upon death. A single donor can save up to 8 lives and help more than 75 people. \nSome blood donors have been making donations as young as the age of 17. They can donate a pint of blood every 53 days. One pint of blood can save up to three people. If you’ve never thought about donation\, you’re of the 17 percent of non-donors. However\, only 37 percent of the population of the United States is eligible to donate blood. \nHow You Can help the East Palestine Community: Spanning the Need Created a List of Resources for Individuals or Groups to Help\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DONOR DAY\n\nSign up for blood donation.\nIf you’ve received the gift of an organ\, tissue\, marrow\, platelets\, or blood\, share your story.\nLook into becoming a donor. Visit donatelifenw.org and organdonor.gov for more information on organ donation.\nUse #NationalDonorDay 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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