October Events

October is National SIDS and Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.

October 15th is National SIDS and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is to promote Support, Education and Awareness for grieving parents nationwide (and worldwide).
National SIDS & Infant Death Program Support Center

Other Awareness Programs

October is the month designated as Domestic Violence Awareness, with many clothesline projects, candle-light vigils, etc. being held around the country.
Commission on Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence Handbook

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
American Cancer Society
Breast Cancer Awareness Network National Breast Cancer Awareness Month