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NATIONAL TEAL TALK DAY

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Let’s talk. September 23rd is Teal Talk Day and each year, over 249,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer worldwide. So, gather your friends, wear teal for a day out together and talk.

Join a group of co-workers for lunch. Men are welcome, also. They have mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters at risk for ovarian cancer. They should have the Teal Talk, too! Since no standard screening exists for ovarian cancer, awareness gives us our best defense. The talk takes very little time. Have a Teal Talk over lunch. In that time, approximately 28 women will receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis.

Invite your closest friends, neighbors, and sisters for drinks in the back yard. Wear your favorite teal and give the Teal Talk. Let them know early detection improves survival rates by 90%. Make sure they know the symptoms.

  • Persistent bloating
  • Lack of energy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Feeling fuller sooner.

During your Teal Talk, find more signs at Ovarcome.org.

Go for a walk with your mom and her friends. Even a short walk will be long enough for a Teal Talk. Ask them about family history and encourage them to share it with their daughters and granddaughters. Urge them to see their gynecologist to review family history for inherited risk factors. Families with a strong history of ovarian or breast cancer have a 15-40% lifetime risk when compared to the general population, according to the National Cancer Institute.

TEAL TALK DAY HISTORY

Ovarcome founded Teal Talk Day to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and to encourage everyone to talk about it. With no screening currently available, Ovarcome wants you to be on top of symptoms – be empowered. You can help save a life!

Ovarcome was founded on February 23, 2012. In 2017, Ovarcome celebrated five years of service to the ovarian cancer community by starting this national and global movement. Ovarian cancer is a Silent Disease – but Ovarcome encourages you to be VOCAL about it! In the absence of a screening test, knowledge and awareness empower women and families to overcome the disease. Teal Talk Day brings that knowledge and awareness to you.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #TealTalkDay

Celebrate Teal Talk Day in honor of all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, too. Ovarcome encourages you to talk about ovarian cancer, especially on September 23rd, but also every day. Every day is a good day to talk about ovarian cancer. Follow Ovarcome on FB, Twitter, and Instagram for information, education, updates, and Teal celebrations! Together, we can Ovarcome!

  • Discuss the symptoms. Don’t hesitate to see a doctor if you have any of the symptoms.
  • Encourage the women in your life to maintain their routine exams.
  • Learn more about ovarian cancer.
  • Support organizations researching treatments, a cure, and advanced screening methods.
  • Support those who receive the diagnosis.
  • Share your story to help inform others.

Find out more information at Ovarcome.org and have the Teal Talk with the people in your lives. Use #TealTalkDay to share on social media.

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Ode to October

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As the vibrant greens of summer fade, October ushers in the heart of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The air turns crisp, the days shorten, and the landscape is set ablaze with brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold. In the Southern Hemisphere, spring is in full swing, bringing warmer temperatures and blooming flowers.

Weather & Season

In the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn (Fall). Characterized by cooling temperatures, increasing rainfall, and the peak of fall foliage in many regions. Frost becomes more common towards the end of the month.  In the Southern Hemisphere, Spring. Days continue to get warmer and longer. The weather is generally mild and unpredictable, often with a mix of sunny days and spring showers.

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Celebrating All Month

The Fire of October: Unveiling the Mystique of the Opal                           National Economic Education Month National Women In AI Month
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Church Library Month
Church Safety and Security Month
Co-op Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Employee Ownership Month
Financial Planning Month
German-American Heritage Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Walk To School Month
LGBT History Month
Long-Term Care Planning Month    National ADD/ADHD Awareness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Audiology Awareness Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Cookbook Month
National Cookie Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Dessert Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education & Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Dropout Prevention Month
National Dwarfism Awareness Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Fair Trade Month
National Fire Prevention Month
National Go On A Field Trip Month
National I’m Just Me Because Month
National Kitchen & Bath Month
National Learning and Development Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Pasta Month
National Pet CBD Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Month
National Popcorn Poppin Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel Month
National Principals Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Reading Group Month
National Roller Skating Month
National RSV Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
National Sausage Month
National Seafood Month
National Sensory Awareness Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
National Women’s Small Business Month
National Work and Family Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
Pear and Pineapple Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Raptor Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
National Rhubarb Month
Right Brainers Rule! Month
Self-Promotion Month
Spinach Lovers Month
Squirrel Awareness Month
Tackling Hunger Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
Vegetarian Month
Wishbones for Pets Month
Workplace Politics Awareness Month
World Blindness Awareness Month
World Menopause Month

Embrace the fall spirit with seasonal pursuits like visiting pumpkin patches for carving and hayrides, apple picking at orchards, or hiking through colorful forests for foliage viewing. Halloween preparations ramp up with costume parties, haunted house visits, and trick-or-treating on the 31st. Other fun ideas include bonfires, corn mazes, and harvest festivals. For indoor vibes, dive into Oktoberfest celebrations (if extended) with beer and Bavarian eats, or attend cultural events like Diwali (late October) for lights and sweets. In cities, check out film festivals or art walks, and everywhere, it’s prime time for cozy reading or baking pumpkin spice treats.

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Sports

Football (NFL): The heart of the NFL regular season. Races for playoff spots in both conferences begin to take shape.
Basketball (NBA): NBA Preseason games are underway throughout the month, building excitement for the regular season tip-off in late October.
Ice Hockey (NHL): The NHL regular season is in full swing, with teams establishing their early standings.
Baseball (MLB): The MLB Postseason dominates the sports world, featuring the thrilling Wild Card games, League Division Series (ALDS/NLDS), and League Championship Series (ALCS/NLCS), all culminating in the World Series at the end of the month.
Rugby: The conclusion of the Rugby World Cup 2025 in England. The final is scheduled for Saturday, October 25th.

October Birthdays

Zodiac Signs: Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22) and Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21).  October Birthstones are Opal & Tourmaline. Opal is known for its unique play-of-color, symbolizing hope, innocence, and creativity. Tourmaline comes in a wide range of colors, representing compassion and healing.
Flower: Marigold & Cosmos. The vibrant marigold is often associated with the sun, winning affection, and comfort. The cosmos represents peace, wholeness, and modesty.

Six US presidents were born in October, more than any other month.

  • Jimmy Carter
  • John Adams
  • Rutherford Hayes
  • Chester Arthur
  • Theodore Roosevelt
  • Dwight Eisenhower

Famous Birthdays (including my own…)

Julie Andrews                                               Zach Galifianakis
Kate Winslet                                                 Jesse Eisenberg
Toni Braxton                                              Simon Cowell
Cardi B.                                                    Michelle Trachtenberg
Usher                                                            Roger Moore
John Mayer                                               Angela Lansbury
Kim Kardashian                                        Carrie Fisher
Jeff Goldblum                                  Christopher Lloyd
Ryan Reynolds                     
Bill Gates                                                  Joaquin Phoenix
Vanilla Ice                                                    Peter Jackson

History in October

October 4, 1957: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite. This event marked the beginning of the space age and triggered the Space Race between the USSR and the United States.
October 29, 1929: Black Tuesday. The most devastating stock market crash in the history of the United States, which catalyzed the onset of the Great Depression that affected the entire industrialized world.

How to Observe #OdeToOctober

Visit a pumpkin patch and pick your own pumpkins for carving and pies.
Go apple picking and enjoy fresh cider and apple cider donuts.
Take a scenic drive or hike to enjoy the spectacular fall foliage.
Attend a local harvest festival or Oktoberfest celebration.
Get ready for Halloween by decorating your home, carving jack-o’-lanterns, and choosing a costume.  Use #OdeToOctober to share on social media.

NATIONAL CANCER PREVENTIONS MONTH

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Nearly everyone who receives a life-changing diagnosis asks if there was anything they could have done to prevent it. National Cancer Prevention Month tackles that question during February.

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1.9 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Nearly half of those diagnoses are breast, prostate, lung, pancreas, or colon cancers. And yet, more than 40 percent of all cancer diagnoses can be linked to a preventable cause – nearly half.

National Cancer Prevention Month focuses on the things we can control to lessen our odds of developing cancer. Five of the top recommendations for lessening our risk include:

  • Regular exercise
  • Maintaining a healthy weight
  • Eating healthy foods
  • Quitting or never starting smoking
  • Limiting alcohol use

Other actions that help to prevent cancer or catch it early include routine checkups, treating or preventing other health conditions, and knowing your risk factors. We can’t stop every form of cancer yet, but we do have the tools to decrease our risk factors.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #CancerPreventionMonth

Take prevention seriously in February and learn more about lessening your risk factors. We can’t do anything about hereditary risks, but there are many steps we can do to better our odds of avoiding a cancer diagnosis. Other ways to participate include:

  • Support research into preventative measures.
  • Encourage your loved ones to join you on a journey of prevention.
  • Speak to your doctor about your risk factors.

Use #CancerPreventionMonth to join the conversation.

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Opulent October

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Seasonal Changes

During October, asters bloom and so do chrysanthemums. Their colors often pair well with the pumpkins and gourds collected from gardens. And speaking of pumpkins and gourds, holidays like National Pumpkin Seed Day, National Farmer’s Day, National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, and National Pumpkin Day all offer ways to set the mood. 

Since October is a harvest month, a bounty of stone fruits, grains and vegetables find their way to our tables. We feast on new recipes. Baked goods fill our homes with aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The month calls for warm sweaters and filling foods. And the October Holidays hit the mark with National Nut Day, National Caramel Apple Day, National Candy Corn Day, National Cinnamon Bun Day, and National Apple Betty Day. 

Pumpkin pies and ghost stories go hand in hand. As we wrap up the month, and the temperatures drop, we prepare for trick or treaters. There are also a few pie and soup holidays in October. 

The month is full of sporting events, too. From the World Series to Rugby World Cup finals, sports fans fill the seats. In other activities, October brings a shift in hunting and fishing seasons. Did we mention that National Sports Day is a holiday in October?

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October is crazy busy in my family. There are birthdays every week. Ending with mine on the 30th and Halloween on the 31st. So to all my October peeps Happy Birthday, this year and many more to come.

October Months

National Economic Education Month
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month
Antidepressant Death Awareness Month
Bat Appreciation Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month
Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month
Christmas Seal Campaign (10/1-12/31)
Church Library Month
Church Safety and Security Month
Co-op Month
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Dyslexia Awareness Month
Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month
Emotional Wellness Month
Employee Ownership Month Filipino American Heritage Month
Financial Planning Month
German-American Heritage Month
Global Diversity Awareness Month
Halloween Safety Month
Head Start Awareness Month
Health Literacy Month
Home Eye Safety Month
Italian-American Heritage Month
International Walk To School Month
LGBT History Month
Long-Term Care Planning MonthNational ADD/ADHD Awareness Month
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
National Apple Month
National Applejack Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Audiology Awareness Month
National Bake and Decorate Month
National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Caramel Month
National Chili Month
National Chiropractic Month
National Cookbook Month
National Cookie Month
National Crime Prevention Month
National Critical Illness Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Dessert Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Depression Education & Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Dropout Prevention Month
National Dwarfism Awareness Month
National Ergonomics Month
National Fair Trade Month
National Family Sexuality Education Month
National Fire Prevention Month
National Go On A Field Trip Month
National I’m Just Me Because Month
National Kitchen & Bath Month
National Learning and Development Month
National Liver Awareness Month
National Medical Librarian Month
National Orthodontic Health Month
National Pasta Month
National Pet CBD Month
National Physical Therapy Month
National Pickled Peppers Month
National Pizza Month
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
National Pork Month
National Pretzel Month
National Principals Month
National Protect Your Hearing Month
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Reading Group Month
National Roller Skating Month
National RSV Awareness Month
National Sarcastic Awareness Month
National Sausage Month
National Seafood Month
National Sensory Awareness Month
National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Stamp Collecting Month
National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month – October
National Toilet Tank Repair Month
National Window Covering Safety Month
National Women’s Small Business Month
National Work and Family Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Organize Your Medical Information Month
Pear and Pineapple Month
Photographer Appreciation Month
Polish American Heritage Month
Positive Attitude Month
Raptor Month
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
Rhizomes and Persimmons Month
Rhubarb Month
Right Brainers Rule! Month
Self-Promotion Month
Spinach Lovers Month
Squirrel Awareness Month (Different Than Squirrel Appreciation Day in January)
Tackling Hunger Month
Talk About Prescriptions Month
Vegetarian Month
Wishbones for Pets Month (10/15 – 11/30)
Workplace Politics Awareness Month
World Blindness Awareness Month
World Menopause Month

History and Tidbits

October is the month when the five-day workweek was first sanctioned. The U.S. Naval Academy opened its doors in Annapolis, Maryland in 1845 (and Navy Day is the holiday that celebrates it!) Several U.S. presidents were born in October, too.

Those born in October are either a Libra or a Scorpio. And you share a birthday month with some famous people, too! Hugh Jackman, Luciano Pavarotti, Sigourney Weaver, John Adams, and John Keats all were born in October. Their birthstones are pink tourmaline and opal.

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