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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This important awareness campaign originated as a “Day of Unity” in 1981 to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence in communities around the country. Spearheaded by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), the “Day of Unity”, and…

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Register To Vote Before Election Day

 Register To Vote Before Election Day 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

With the November 8th Election Day right around the corner, now is the time to make sure you are registered to vote. During the March 2016 primary elections, the Texas Secretary of State’s office reported record voter turnout numbers, with 4.2 million people casting ballots across the state. Despite this increase, Texas still had one…

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September Designated As National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

 September Designated As National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. According to a survey by the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS), approximately 32% of Texas children are either overweight or obese as determined by having a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 85th percentile or above. Studies have shown children and adolescents who are overweight or obese…

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September Designated As National Ovarian Cancer Month

 September Designated As National Ovarian Cancer Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Each year, September is named as National Ovarian Cancer Month. This awareness month was initiated as a way to educate communities on the importance of early detection and intervention in the fight against ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death and has a higher…

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The Month of September Marks the Start Of Hunger Action Month

 The Month of September Marks the Start Of Hunger Action Month 150 150 Elect Todd Hunter

Each year, the month of September is designated as Hunger Awareness Month as a way to educate and mobilize communities in the fight against hunger. This important awareness month is organized by Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief program in the United States. Through its extensive network of 200 food banks and over 58,000 food…

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