As we near the end of November you may have noticed a lot more men sporting facial hair this month. One possible explanation for this is the annual phenomenon known as No Shave November. While you may have heard this name before, you may not know where it began or what it stands for. In […]
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women, so chances are you know someone whose life has been affected. While doctors and medical researchers have worked hard to introduce new treatments and medicines which have reduced the mortality rates of breast cancer, its effect on the lives of millions is still […]
National Cancer Survivors Day 2016
National Cancer Survivors Day 2016 14.5 Million people in America are living with and living beyond cancer, and 32 million people are doing the same, worldwide. With these numbers, it’s likely that you or someone you know has been touched by cancer and you may have an idea of the challenges that come not […]
Go Teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
According to the American Cancer Society, over 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. 1 in 72 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her lifetime. If that number isn’t shocking enough, the same cancer is the 5th deadliest cancers among women. This disease is claiming so many women every day and […]
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Families, advocates, caregivers and charities recognize September as the awareness month for Childhood Cancer. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization, in the U.S., 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year. This unfortunate statistic can’t go unnoticed and needs our help to bring awareness to the surface. One of […]
May is ALS Awareness Month
May is ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a debilitating disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It’s known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease because the Yankee slugger was diagnosed with ALS in 1939. Gehrig retired from baseball as a result, and in his farewell speech, he said “I consider myself the […]
New Blessing Rings Are In Stock
Life is a blessing. Sometimes, however, you need some extra help, and for that, there are Blessing Rings. Each ring offers a strong feeling of support and inspiration that will be felt by the wearer no matter what comes their way. Made in the U.S.A., each quarter-size Blessing Ring is individually handcrafted in recycled, lead-free […]
Help Spread Autism Awareness
Mark your calendars, April is Autism Awareness Month. Here at MyWalkGear.com we are trying to spread the word of the fastest growing developmental disorder in the U.S. Share this infographic with your friends and family to raise awareness! MyWalkGear.com carries thousands of different cause related designs for the whole family. Personalized Autism Awareness Athletic […]
Show Support for MS Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis is an often disabling disease that affects up to three million American each year, yet doctors still don’t know how it’s caused and there is no cure. March is MS Awareness Month, a wonderful time to step up and step out for the cause, and if you are participating in an MS walk […]
It’s Heart Disease Awareness Month
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it only makes sense that February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. This affects millions around the world, and it’s an important cause that we should all be mindful of and support. The key element to awareness is education. The more people know about the harm and difficulty surrounding heart […]