October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Monday, October 2 by Marcee MaylinThe City of Everett is kicking off a new campaign in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and encouraging individuals and businesses to take important cybersecurity steps to stay safe online.“Recently, while visiting Washington State... Read More.
U2’s Adam Clayton decorates elephant statue to raise awareness of mental health issues Tuesday, September 12 by ABC NewsU2 bassist Adam Clayton is showing off his artistic talents on an elephant to raise money and awareness for mental health issues.The rocker has decorated and signed a 4-foot-tall elephant statue titled “All At Sea.” The piece, which he created with Irish artist Debbie Chapman, represents “what... Read More.
NY Giants greats Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin team up for childhood cancer awareness Tuesday, August 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- For Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning, returning to the New York Giants’ practice facility is always special.The two joined the legendary NFL team as head coach and quarterback, respectively, in 2004. Their 12 seasons together resulted in two Super Bowl titles... Read More.
As some women report mistreatment during maternity care, the CDC looks to raise awareness Tuesday, August 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is raising awareness about the potential mistreatment of and discrimination against women receiving maternity care during pregnancy and delivery in the United States.The federal health agency said the quality of maternity care is important... Read More.
Duff McKagan marks Mental Health Awareness Month with new EP Wednesday, May 10 by ABC NewsGuns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan just dropped a new three-track EP, This Is The Song, to help highlight Mental Health Awareness Month.McKagan says he wrote the EP “in the middle of a panic attack,” sharing, “I couldn’t breathe and couldn’t see straight and lately, I have thankfully... Read More.
Woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 35 on mission to raise awareness Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Candace Henley, 55, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer 20 years ago, all she wanted was to see her youngest child turn 18.“I wouldn’t ask [God] anything, but in return I would do what I needed to do to save someone... Read More.
Parents rent billboard to raise awareness of falling trees after kids’ deaths Thursday, March 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Crystal and Brian Clark are on a mission to save lives after their children were struck and killed by a falling tree during a family camping trip last year.The Clarks started a billboard campaign to honor their children, 9-year-old Xander and... Read More.
Tony Hawk using Kurt Cobain-painted skateboard to raise mental health awareness Friday, February 17 by ABC NewsSkateboarding legend Tony Hawk is using a unique piece of Kurt Cobain memorabilia to raise awareness for mental health.Hawk obtained a skateboard at an auction last year that was hand-painted by the late Nirvana frontman in 1985. The deck, a signature model by late... Read More.
“She”: Jelly Roll shares a new song to raise awareness + support for the addiction crisis Wednesday, November 30 by ABC NewsFast-rising hitmaker Jelly Roll returns today, November 30, with “she,” a new song that puts a spotlight on the addiction crisis and the people impacted by it.“‘she’ is about the struggle of addiction. ‘she’ is talking about the elephant in... Read More.
Why this man is running for mental health awareness Saturday, November 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Among the many inspiring stories at this year's New York City Marathon, one first-time marathoner was determined to make an impact on a cause very dear to his heart, running to raise awareness and defeat the stigma surrounding the struggle with mental... Read More.
Is eco-vandalism an effective way to raise awareness about climate change? Experts weigh in. Friday, November 11 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Climate activists have been targeting priceless works of art all over the world to spread the urgent message of the global climate emergency -- a move experts say is borne from desperation of what the planet will look like in the... Read More.
Skagit County Annual Flood Awareness Week Kicks Off Monday, October 10 by Marcee MaylinFlood Awareness Week has officially kicked off today in Skagit County and will run through October 14. Flooding has been of serious concern to the community of Skagit County since the late 1800s, with the threat of extreme flooding generally occurring in the Skagit... Read More.