Английская Википедия:Brain Tumor Awareness Month

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox holiday Brain Tumor Awareness Month or Brain Cancer Awareness Month is observed each March in the UK, and every May in Canada, Australia and the United States.[1][2]

History

Brain Tumor Awareness Month began in March 2004, predominantly in the United Kingdom, and was founded by a group of brain tumor charities.[3] The United States first observed Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May 2008.[4][5]

Events

Gray ribbons are used to raise awareness of brain tumors including brain cancers. A one minute silence is held on 11am on the first Monday of March in the United Kingdom.[6]

Turn May Grey

Several organisations encourage people wear gray clothes for "Turn May Grey".Шаблон:Sic[7][8]

Wear A Hat Day

In the UK, Wear a Hat Day typically takes place on March 31.[9]

Other events

Fundraising walks, races and other events took place throughout the month.[10]

Related observances

Glioblastoma Awareness Day began in the United States on July 17, 2019,[11] the year after politician John McCain passed away from Glioblastoma.[12]

See also

References

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