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August 26, 2009 -- Women's Equality Day Watch for special announcements here for WOV celebration information. October -- Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month "In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. An estimated one woman in 58 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008, there will be 21,650 new cases of ovarian cancer and 15,520 women will die from ovarian cancer, " according to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Learn more about Ovarian cancer at http://www.ovarian.org/ National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. Click to learn more now. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the "Day of Unity" in October 1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national levels. For more information visit DVAM. s |
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