May is a wonderful time here in Arizona. The beautiful weather and fun outdoor activities bring us all much joy and let us know that summer is fast approaching! Along with that summer fun is our not so wonderful dry summer heat. Thankfully, the modern convenience of air conditioning makes the hot summer months quite bearable here in the desert, though we are not without need for extra precautions. Please don’t forget how important it is to your well being to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and limit your exposure to the sun during the hottest time of day.
May is an exciting month for many reasons. For some it signals the end of school and for others it brings the long anticipated graduation ceremony. May is also Huntington’s Disease Awareness and ALS Awareness Month. There are also several events taking place that help support our member agencies. We encourage you to attend, or better yet volunteer for, one of our members this month.
Community Health Charities of Arizona would also like to recognize American Express. At our February Corporate Thank You Event with the Phoenix Coyotes, American Express was the recipient of our Champions in Health Award. You can read more about the award in this month’s newsletter.
Karen J. Staley
Executive Director
American Express-2012 Champion In Health Recipient
Community Health Charities of Arizona (CHC-AZ) is pleased to announce American Express as the recipient of the 2012 Champions in Health Award.
May is HD Awareness Month
May is HD Awareness Month and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is raising awareness and funds for this devastating genetic neurological disease through “Hearts for Huntingtons”, a pin-up campaign event. All proceeds support HDSA’s fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families.
Don't Miss the Arizona Autism United Ales Event
Good eats, great beer, cool silent auction items, and amazing location - all to support a great cause!
May Webinar on Life Tranisition
On Monday, May 21, at 1:00 PM (EDT), Community Health Charities will partner with member charity Mental Health Association of Connecticut to host an informative webinar about Life Transition.
8th Annual Links for Leukemia Golf Tournament
The 8th Annual Links Fore Leukemia Golf Tournament swings into action Monday, June 4, 2012. Spend the day on the greens with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and friends as we tee off in pursuit of a cure for blood cancers; helping patients live longer and healthier lives.
Free Liver Education Program presented by American Liver Foundation
Fatty Liver disease is on the rise in the United States. An estimated 25% of all people in the U.S. have Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and up to 10% of all children also are affected by NAFLD. Individuals at risk include those that are overweight or obese, or have diabetes, high triglycerides (type of fat found in the blood) or high cholesterol. Some individuals with no risk factors can develop NAFLD.
Employee Health and Fitness Month – A Global Event
The National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) established Employee Health & Fitness Day back in 1989. From 1989-2010, tens of thousands of employees engaged in National Employee Health & Fitness Day. However, it is clear that healthy behavior changes take time to develop into lifestyle habits. Recognizing the potential for making healthy habits a lifelong, worldwide goal, NAHF declared May as Employee Health & Fitness Month and added an international focus.
May is ALS Awareness Month
May is ALS Awareness Month – Discover 31 Ways to Fight ALS in 31 Days
The ALS Association Arizona Chapter is commemorating ALS Awareness Month this May with exciting initiatives to promote awareness all month long.
Miracle League of Arizona Update
With the support of countless community partners, Miracle League of Arizona is up and running and quickly becoming known as a safe and encouraging place for children and young adults with disabilities to play baseball. Our players’ ages start at four years old and go up into adulthood. There are different teams for the various ages, and there’s an advanced league for players who want to put their knowledge of the game and their baseball skills into practice. Hopefully, there is a good fit for everyone.
American Liver Foundation Virtual Rally
Help the Desert Southwest Division win $20,000 by “virtually” doing nothing! Committed to helping those who live with liver disease, Bayer and Onyx, through an interactive Virtual Rally campaign to raise more awareness for liver disease are offering sponsorship funds for the top three participating American Liver Foundation Divisions. Create a funky virtual character to show your support! It’s FUN and FREE and takes less than a minute! - Read more and register today…
Mark Your Calendars!
To find out what's going on in your area, checkout the CHC of Arizona Calendar of Events which highlights volunteer opportunities, health events, and health related seminars provided to us from our member health charities. Email your events to Karen Staley
