November 7 Holidays

National Cancer Awareness Day was established to raise awareness for the early detection of cancer — the second leading cause of death globally, responsible for 9.6 million deaths annually — and to promote screening, prevention, and support for patients and caregivers. National Bison Day is observed on the first Saturday of November to celebrate the American bison — designated the national mammal of the United States in 2016 after its population rebounded from fewer than 1,000 animals in the 1880s to more than 500,000 today. Hug a Bear Day was established to celebrate the teddy bear — named after President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1902 refusal to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree, which inspired a toy design that became one of the most beloved children’s companions in history. National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day was established to raise awareness for lymphoma in dogs — the third most common canine cancer, affecting an estimated 20 to 100 per 100,000 dogs annually.