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February 28, 2008
Two Important Days - Anti-Bullying & Rare Diseases
February 27 and 29 are two important days to be aware of for persons with facial difference. The first advocates for the prevention of bullying and the second advocates for the awareness of the concerns of persons with rare diseases.
February 27th became noted as a date in honor of anti-bullying initiatives in Canada and has spread through the social media. There are hundreds of blog postings, a Flickr group, a Facebook group, social news reports, and more - even a YouTube video.
Christi Clark: Wear Pink: http://www.wearpink.ca/
Facebook: Events: I Will Wear Something Pink on February 27th & Take a Stand Against Bullying: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=21151549152
Facebook: Groups: Wear a Pink T-shirt on February 27th and Take a Stand Against Bullying: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22281224208
Flickr: Groups: Stop Bullying: http://www.flickr.com/groups/stopbullying/
NowPublic: Today is anti-bullying day - so wear some pink and get involved: http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/today-anti-bullying-day-so-wear-some-pink-and-get-involved
February 29th is International Rare Disease Day. It was founded by EuroDis and promoted by Denise Silber in Paris. The day's events and activities focus on promoting awareness of rare diseases and the concerns and issues related to them.
"Because we constantly need to raise awareness on rare diseases among decisions makers, health professionals and the general public. Information is key to improving living conditions for rare disease patients; raising awareness is therefore one of our primary goals ... Because we need to keep fighting for rare disease patients ... "
There is still time to join the Facebook group and show your support. Think about it, will you?
Eurodis: Rare Disease Day: http://www.rarediseaseday.org/
Facebook: Group: Feb 29th is Rare Disease Day: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8392774023
Posted by pfa at February 28, 2008 11:46 AM