International Scurvy Awareness Day is observed on May 2. You might be wondering why the world still needs to worry about scurvy. The truth is that the disease is still prevalent in the world due to widespread malnutrition and starvation in many countries as well as the surprising number of individuals who undergo highly selective diets that exclude foods such as fruits and vegetables. The day is also observed to pay respects to the people who endured it in the past. Their magnificent endurance shaped the world that we know today. Naturally, we cannot forget those who still endure such suffering even now.
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day
Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day is observed annually on May 1 in the United States. It’s a day to take action to make roads safer for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and especially kids playing in the neighborhood. Drivers need to slow down on the roads, around playgrounds, school zones, and other areas where children are at play. According to American Automobile Association (A.A.A.), speeding drivers are three times more likely to have a car accident. The day is for drivers to practice safe driving behaviors and, hopefully, carry these behaviors forward.
World Veterinary Day
World Veterinary Day is marked on the last Saturday of April, which is April 25 this year. It is a day to celebrate the noble profession of veterinarians. The day provides recognition for those who have dedicated their lives to helping animals, and it honors the profession’s role in the health and well-being of animals, people, and communities around the globe. Veterinarians are some of the most caring and selfless people in the world. They have the difficult task of taking care of and helping animals recover from injury and illness. Today we also remember all animals — whether pets and food sources, wild and domestic — as companion animals or livestock.