There’s Always Something To Be Thankful For! This year Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 25, 3. Host an event to raise funds for charity 2021, but the whole month is considered or donate to a local charity of your choice. “National Gratitude Month,” after author This month also brings attention to Stacey Grewal advocated for it back in 2015. a condition affecting more than 3 million After the tough times we’ve all been people in the United States; Epilepsy. experiencing since the pandemic started, I This life-long condition has no cure, and think we should take some time to remind continued research is needed. Since epilepsy ourselves of our blessings and focus less on is the 4th most common neurological what seems to be lacking from our lives or disease, it impacts everyone. This condition stressing us out. We should do our best to does not discriminate, and it can affect show our gratitude to all the people who people of any age, gender, or cultural have helped keep our way of life continuing. background. As part of Tampa Bay News and The Epilepsy Services Foundation is Lifestyles’ commitment to the Tampa Bay a non-profit organization in Tampa Bay, community, we regularly embrace many Florida that offers programs and services opportunities to show our gratitude, promote designed to increase understanding of awareness, and give back to those in need. epilepsy and promote dialogue between In the spirit of gratefulness and giving persons with epilepsy, families, and others back, I invite all of our readers to consider dealing with the impact of this condition. volunteering or donating (as much or as little ESF offers current information, support, as possible) to any local shelters or nonencouragement, and hope to persons profit organizations that support a cause struggling with the day-to-day challenges that speaks to you and that you may be and fears associated with this chronic passionate about. medical condition. To learn more or donate You may have heard of the term to this cause, please visit epilepsysf.org. “Movember,” but do you know the meaning Additionally, November also marks behind it? Is it just about funny facial hair, and “Adopt a Senior Pet Month.” The ASPCA and how long can a man go without shaving? petfinder.com founded Adopt a Senior Pet The Movember Foundation was founded Month to improve the perception of senior in 2003, and it is dedicated to making a pets as quality animals for adoption. As the difference in the lives of all the men in your proud owner of 3 adorable shelter cats, one life. The month’s commitment to MOVEMBER of them a grumpy looking yet extremely takes on three serious issues facing men’s lovable and attention-seeking 10-year-old health; prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and senior cat, I can tell you that they still have mental health. SO much love to give! A senior pet can be How To Participate? Use #MOVEMBER your favorite companion. They are usually when you post on social media. well-trained, their personalities are already Bring the whole gang together, fully developed, they are incredibly thankful grandfather, dad, husband, boyfriend, best for you, and make wonderful loving pets. friend, and tell them this is what they need Please visit your local pet shelter this to do; November if you’re looking for a new 1. Grow your mustache! Whether 4-legged best friend. Multiple places will patchy, lopsided, itchy, full of genuinely be running Senior Specials; Pasco County epic - whatever Mo you grow, your face will Animal Services will be hosting a $16 Senior help raise funds and awareness for men’s Saturday (Age 6 and older) pet adoptions health. The mustache is a powerful upperevery Saturday ALL month long! So if you’re lip accessory, and it commands attention, considering adopting, please give a senior demands a double-take, and can compel pet a chance, they will be furrrever thankful! lifesaving conversations. Shave down on Happy and safe Thanksgiving from all of November 1st, then uphold the sacred rules us at Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. of Mo Growing the entire month. Please visit https://us.movember.com/ for more Until next time, information. 2. Commit to walking or running 60 miles, for every 60 men lost to suicide each For or visit tbnewsandlifestyles.com NOVEMBER 2021 5 For Advertising Advertising Info Info 727-943-0551 727-943-0551 II info@nnlflorida.com info@nnl- hour.
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