National Cancer Research Month

National Cancer Research Month

National Cancer Research Month is a month dedicated to making advances against one of the worlds deadliest diseases. Scientists are working to understand the underlying causes of cancer, develop new diagnostic tools, and identify targeted therapies that can improve...
National Rhode Island Day

National Rhode Island Day

October 5 is National Rhode Island Day! Today we recognize the history and beauty of the Ocean State. Although it is the smallest state, Rhode Island has over 400 miles of coastline in its 1212 square miles, allowing for ocean views among many beaches. Roger Williams...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness, educating others, and increasing breast cancer research. Yearly mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. Although some people may not...
401Gives Day

401Gives Day

April 1 is 401Gives Day, an annual fundraising campaign run by the United Way of RI for nonprofits throughout Rhode Island. The purpose of the campaign is to “bring a collective voice to the nonprofit community and deepen the state’s culture of giving”....
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign dedicated to spreading breast cancer awareness, education, and research. Breast Cancer Facts: 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Breast cancer is the 2nd...