(ARA) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and throughout the month people across the country will be supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), a global leader in the breast cancer movement, by participating in their local Komen 3-Day for the Cure and Komen Race for the Cure. These events raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research and treatment, but supporting the cause shouldn't end on October 31. Individuals should think about taking action against breast cancer every day and with Pink Ribbon Banking from Bank of America that can become a reality.
Every 48 minutes someone in the U.S. is paralyzed from a spinal cord injury. Millions worldwide are living with paralysis as a result - and living with the knowledge that there is currently no cure for their injuries.
As America's economic woes stretch on and unemployment remains high, one place has taken on a more significant role in the lives of many families: food banks. Food bank visits are up 7.5 percent from 2011 over 2010, and nearly 50 million Americans don't have access to enough food.
Ingenuity is alive and well as Americans look for ways to make a positive impact in communities across the country, especially in the wake of the recent environmental disasters.
Ingenuity is alive and well as Americans look for ways to make a positive impact in communities across the country, especially in the wake of the recent environmental disasters.
Memorial Day - a holiday to honor veterans, and also to celebrate the start of the warm season. In most areas of the country, parades will be held, pools will be open and the grills at parks will emit delicious smells of seasoned meat and vegetables.
Memorial Day - a holiday to honor veterans, and also to celebrate the start of the warm season. In most areas of the country, parades will be held, pools will be open and the grills at parks will emit delicious smells of seasoned meat and vegetables.
In the past, the word roundabout often conjured images of small cars zooming in a circular pattern in the United Kingdom or somewhere in Europe. Today, roundabouts are growing in popularity in the United States and for very good reason. If you've recently heard your city wants to install a roundabout in your area, you might be wondering what exactly that is and if they really help to reduce accidents.
Reducing your impact on the environment is a great goal to set for yourself, and you may be surprised to find it is easier than you think. You don't have to look any further than your car.