NATIONAL TODAY WEDNESDAY MAY 31

This week, let’s take a moment to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces, learn about the origins of National Donut Day, and hug the lovable felines in our lives. Memorial Day may signify the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also a time to remember and pay homage to the brave men and women who died while serving the nation. While savoring this deep-fried sweet confection, learn about the origins of National Donut Day and how they can be traced to the Salvation Army’s involvement in World War I. Eygptians used to worship cats and to this day, they expect that same energy — cuddle with and learn all about these regal creatures on National Hug Your Cat Day.





World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day is hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) every year on May

31.


Each year, the World Health Organization (WHO) holds World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Their goal is to spread awareness about the risks of tobacco use and how we can make the world tobacco free. Roughly 6 million people die from tobacco-related ailments every year. And that number is projected to rise to over 8 million by 2030. But this is by no means a guarantee. The Sustainable Development Agenda aims to reduce deaths from noninfectious diseases by a third. Diseases linked to tobacco are on the list, so if we hit the target, 2030 will be a year to celebrate (oh yea!)—not only for our health, but the size of our wallets. Your average smoker drops around $4,000 on cigarettes annually. Imagine all of the other cool holidays you could enjoy with that money (we have a few suggestions, just saying). So let’s use World No Tobacco Day as a launching pad to a brighter and less smokey future!