October 2016 Holidays, Observances and Awareness Dates: Plan Your Promotions!

October has more to it than just pumpkin flavors, jack o lanterns, falling leaves and Halloween trick or treat parties. We have listed out a few other important events that are lined up for October.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Celebrate Pink October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research for its prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S. Breast cancer awareness month will be a perfect time for organizations to join hands and to show their support for this campaign.

Pink ribbon magnets or magnetic memo clips will all make excellent logo items for tradeshows, health fairs and mailer campaigns on this occasion. These can be used to promote health clinics, fitness centers and community clubs. It was in 1991 that pink ribbons were used for the first time for breast cancer awareness when the Susan G. Komen Foundation handed out pink ribbons to participants in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors.

Bullying Prevention Month
Bullying has become a serious issue all over the world including the US in recent times. One in four school kids undergo bullying in US schools, which seem more prevalent among students in sixth grade through tenth grade. Bullying occurs both at school and away from school and you can raise awareness about bullying in the student community with appropriate logo items like coloring books on bullying which will help the students to stay safe from this menace

Eye Injury Prevention Month
October is eye injury prevention month and business owners can highlight this theme while promoting their brand. A national survey report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology says that only 35 percent of respondents wear protective eyewear while playing sports, being outdoors or performing home repairs. However, 90 percent of injuries can be prevented by wearing proper protective eyewear. Personalized items like custom sunglasses or Sleeping Masks that are imprinted with your logo and message will make thoughtful gifts on this occasion.

Healthy Lung Month
October is National healthy lung month, which makes a great time to spread awareness on the causes of lung problems among your audience with appropriate logo items. Some of the promotional items that can be considered during this occasion include yoga mats, jump ropes, exercise bands, pedometers and more. Breathing exercises and work outs will play an important role in making the lungs healthy and strong. Highlight this message and your brand alike with these custom gifts

National Chili Month
It is time to celebrate the hot and spicy chilly at its best during this month. Business owners can consider organizing cookery contests on chili recipes and stews to engage the audience with their brand in a fun way. Themed promotional gifts like chili shaped pens will make perfect gift ideas to promote farmer’s markets, restaurants and cookery shows among others. No matter whether your recipients like to use these pens as work desk art or writing instruments, these logo pens will surely grab a few eyeballs for your brand.

The month of October has many other interesting events and observances. Visit our site for the most appropriate promotional gifts and tips. Should you need more information or suggestions, we are only a call away.

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