October is recognized as Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ASPCA), designated this month to bring awareness of dogs who need a home and to encourage people to adopt who may not have otherwise been considering it. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that animal shelters care…

The Coastal Bend Blood Center was formed in 1969 to centralize blood donation efforts in the South Texas area, as well as for Port Aransas, Rockport-Fulton, and Corpus Christi communities. Since its formation, it has involved over 35,000 volunteers per year, which is crucial since over 150 people per day are needed to donate blood…

Every year, October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month. This month aims to increase awareness of home fire prevention. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, every 23 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Along with this, unattended cooking is the number 1 cause…

Each year, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Spearheaded by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this annual initiative serves to raise awareness about breast cancer and offers support to those impacted by the disease. The National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates that there will be 382,640 new cases of breast cancer…