Category Archives: Awareness National

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3 Ways to Promote UV Safety

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UV Safety Awareness Month will take place this July. And while most of us realize UV rays are harmful for our skin, they can impact us in other ways, too. Let’s take a look at three different ways you can promote UV safety this year.

1. Sunscreen

By now we all know how important it is to protect our skin from the sun, especially in the hot summer months. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America. More than two million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year.

Giving away sunblock at beaches, parks and other outdoor areas is a great way to promote UV safety for UV Safety Awareness Month. Imprint your product with a message about the awareness event in order to reiterate its importance.

2. Sunglasses

Far fewer people realize that our eyes need to be protected from solar radiation, too. The American Optometric Association warns that “If your eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of UV radiation over a short period of time, you are likely to experience an effect called photokeratitis.” Photokeratitis is like a sunburn of the eye, and can be painful.

Longer-term exposure to UV rays is more serious. In fact, it can even cause blindness. So if you’re searching for a different yet useful UV Safety Awareness branded product, consider sunglasses.
Printed Wave Rubberized Sunglasses

3. Lip Balm

Our lips are very sensitive, and yet most people forget to apply protection to them before heading out into the sun. Furthermore, Discovery Health reports that lip gloss may actually increase your chances of getting cancer on your lips: “The shiny substance may actually attract the sun’s harmful rays, damaging your lips’ thin layer of skin.” Distribute high SPF lip balm this July to keep your recipients’ smackers safe.

How else can you encourage UV safety this July?

National Safety Month: Spread the Word

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The National Safety Council’s annual awareness event, National Safety Month, takes place each June.  Its theme for 2013 is “Safety Starts with Me.” What’s it all about? And how can you spread the word?

According to the event website, this year’s theme was inspired by safety in the workplace, “where people feel a personal responsibility not only for their own safety, but for that of their coworkers, family and friends.” The National Safety Council will therefore focus on helping companies and organizations create a culture where all employees value and take ownership of safety.

So how can you help promote Safety Month? Start at work! Distributing one or more of the following to your coworkers can make a big impact:

1. Social media messages

These days, everybody’s active on at least one social media network. The National Safety Council created this list of posts to make it easy for people to spread the word about National Safety Month. Encourage your fellow employees to use them as status updates!

2. Safety glasses

If you work in manufacturing or a similar industry where employees can get hurt on the job, passing out safety glasses is a great idea. Add your imprint about the importance of National Safety Month! Not only will you help protect your peers’ eyes, but you will also help spread the word about an important awareness initiative.

Printed Hero Safety Glasses

3. First aid kits

No matter what kind of office you work in, keeping a first aid kit handy is a must. Check out this comprehensive kit! It’ll keep your coworkers safe no matter what.

Promotional Deluxe First Aid Trauma Kit

How else can you increase awareness about National Safety Month this June?

Women’s Healthcare Month: How You Can Help

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Whether you’re a man, woman or child, Women’s Healthcare Month should be important to you. After all, we can all think of at least one amazing woman in our life. The June awareness initiative aims to spread the word about common health issues for women.

Printed Women's Health Organizer Better Book

What types of information can you help share? Numbers don’t lie, so teaching people about statistics in relation to women’s health is a great start.

For instance:

  • According to Women’s Health Magazine, young women say they’re more informed about popular music (33%) than reproductive health care (15%).
  • The World Health Organization reports that the leading cancer killer among women between the ages of 20 and 59 in high-income countries is breast cancer.
  • Women may have very different symptoms of heart disease than men, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

You can help protect the women in your life this June by spreading information like the statistics listed above via social media, blogs and even word-of-mouth. Printing valuable resources onto giveaways is a smart idea if you’re holding a Women’s Healthcare Month event.

What will you do to get involved this June?

This Memorial Day Weekend, Promote Skin Cancer Awareness

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This Memorial Day, people throughout the U.S. will head outdoors for barbecues, picnics, pool parties and more. The holiday has been dubbed the “unofficial start of summer,” and unfortunately that means many people will get their first sunburn of the season. But you can help prevent those nasty burns!

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S., so Memorial Day weekend the perfect opportunity to get the word out before the summer sun gets into full swing. How can you help out?

Perhaps the best way to increase awareness is to give out skin cancer awareness products like sunscreen. Pass out your giveaways wherever people gather for Memorial Day weekend, including beaches and parks.

Coast Packet - SPF30 (Large)

 

Even if your recipients don’t seem to care about Skin Cancer Awareness Month, your handout may just protect them from the worst sunburn of their life. You can make a difference!

How else can you spread the word about Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May?

Top 3 Awareness Gifts for Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is coming up, and while most of the country is happy just to have a three-day weekend, it’s important to focus on the meaning behind the holiday.

According to the U.S. government, Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May each year. In 2013, it will be celebrated on Monday, May 27. The uniquely American holiday is dedicated to paying tribute to U.S. citizens who have died during military service.

Americans began celebrating Memorial Day, then called “Decoration Day,” in 1868. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the day was declared “as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.” However, it wasn’t until 1971 that Memorial Day was established as a national holiday by Congress.

You can help raise awareness about the significance and history of Memorial Day with awareness gifts. Here are the top three products for Memorial Day:

1. Beach balls

Beach balls are a ton of fun and feature a large imprint area, making it easy to include a Memorial Day message. Hand them out at beaches and parties this Memorial Day weekend to remind Americans about the holiday’s origin.

2. Calendars

There are many calendars that showcase gorgeous landscapes across America, making them ideal for Memorial Day.

Printed Patriotic America Stapled Wall Calendar

3. T-shirts

Old navy does it every year, why can’t you? Flag tees are extremely popular and are great for showing American pride.

There are plenty more American promotional products that are perfect for spreading the word about Memorial Day. Which is your favorite?

Stress Awareness: More Important Than You Might Think

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Did you know that more than 75 percent of the general population reports experiencing “some stress” every two weeks? This alarming statistic highlights just how important stress awareness and management is. And, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, “It’s healthy to relax, renew, and rejuvenate.”

April is Stress Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to learn and share peaceful solutions for anxiety-provoking situations.

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Here are some tips, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services:

1. Be able to realize when you cannot control a situation, and let it go.

2. Try not to feel anxious about things you can’t change.

3. Do the things that make you feel calm and at ease, especially when you’re starting to feel stressed.

4. Set realistic goals for living a healthy, well-balanced life.

Of course, these things take time. But every single step counts, so start battling the stress in your life today.

3 Ways to Help Increase Autism Awareness

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April is Autism Awareness Month. Across the country, people, companies and organizations will spend time this month helping to highlight the growing need for autism awareness.

Autism Awareness Month was launched by the Autism Society in the 1970s and continues to expand each year. How can you get involved? Here are three easy ways.

1. Join a walk

Participating in an awareness walk is one of the easiest and most effective ways to show your support. That’s why leading autism awareness organization Autism Speaks built Walk Now for Autism Speaks — a website that allows people throughout the U.S. and Canada to find local events in support of the initiative.

2. Wear the ribbon

The puzzle piece has become a symbol for autism awareness around the world. Many autism giveaways — like car ribbon magnets and pins — feature the puzzle piece design, making it easy to identify. Wear the ribbon as often as you can this month. It’s likely to be a great conversation starter, and will give you the opportunity to educate friends and family members about the prevalence of autism in our society.

Printed Puzzle Piece Stress Reliever

3. Speak with a representative

To increase support for autism awareness initiative, contact representatives both at the state and federal level to discuss the issues. The Autism Society’s Vote 4 Autism campaign gives you the tools you need to get your voice heard.

Today, one in 88 American children is affected by autism. Get involved with autism awareness this April and help make a difference.

Go Eco-Friendly This Earth Day

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Earth Day will take place Monday, April 22 this year, and many people will go green, at least for the day. But the real key to a healthier earth is to be eco-friendly all year long.

Craft a longer-lasting, unique message this Earth Day with go green giveaways. Indeed, Earth Day items promote an eco-friendly lifestyle well beyond April 22. Their far-reaching impact makes them preferable to other forms of advertising.

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Print your giveaways with simple tips on how to be more environmentally-friendly to really get your message across. After all, we should take care of our planet every day of the year, not just on April 22!

How Will You Promote National Caffeine Awareness Month?

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Eighty percent of U.S. adults consume caffeine in one way or another every day. And while most people enjoy coffee, tea, etc. responsibly, caffeine-dependency can be an issue for some. National Caffeine Awareness Month addresses the dangers and risks associated with consuming too much caffeine.

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So how do you know if you’re addicted? According to U.S. News, if you experience any of the following symptoms within 12 to 24 hours of abstaining from caffeine, you may have an addiction: headache, lethargy, depressed mood, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and stiffness.

Still, in today’s get-up-and-go society, sometimes you need that cup of coffee. National Caffeine Awareness Month‘s message isn’t that we should all give up caffeine. Rather, it’s about enjoying it in moderation.

Check out the following caffeine consumption tips, courtesy of CNN:

“The average cup of instant coffee (read: not “Trenta” sized) contains 60-150 mg of caffeine. Whereas the same size cup of tea is about 40-80 mg. A 12-oz. regular Coca-Cola has 32 mg of caffeine, compared to the 55 mg in a 12-oz. serving of Mountain Dew. Meanwhile, in the Shaky McGee category, your average energy drink packs in a whopping 80 mg, while a 5-Hour Energy Shot clocks in at about 215 mg.”

National Nutrition Month: 5 Tips for Healthy Eating

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The key to a healthy lifestyle is a healthy diet. But sticking to one is often easier said than done. In honor of National Nutrition Month — a March awareness event — check out the following tips from some of the best sources on the subject:

National Nutrition Month 20131. Make a list

You want to lose weight, but when the cravings kick in that all goes out the window. If you create a list of reasons why you’re getting in shape, reports Psychology Today, then it will be easier to stay motivated.

2. Exercise

Exercise and nutrition are two different things, but keeping both in check is the best way to slim down fast. Discovery Fit & Health suggests participating in an easy exercise program (like walking) to burn off extra calories.

3. Be open

There’s no need to be ashamed of the fact that you want to eat better. Life Hack reports that when you’re open and honest about your goals, your friends and family will encourage you and maybe even join in. You can even give out National Nutrition Month promotional products to help motivate others.

4. Order a kid’s meal

Dining out can be a stressful situation for anyone trying to eat healthy. But sticking to small portions is easy when you order from the kid’s menu! According to WebMD, doing so can really help cut down on calories.

5. Don’t go crazy

Take small steps toward more nutritious eating habits to ensure you don’t feel overwhelmed and quit. The American Heart Association suggests setting “measurable short- and long-term weight-loss goals” to make it more manageable.

Heed these tips during National Nutrition Month this March and all year long to live a healthier life!