May 20 - National Emergency Medical Services For Children™ Day

Happy Emergency Medical Services For Children™ Day! On this day, the Federal EMSC Program partners each year with the American College of Emergency Physicians to honor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. 

  

To learn more about EMS Week, please visit the website below: 

  

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-ems-week-third-full-week-of-may/ 

  

As part of the week, Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (also known as EMSC Day) is celebrated on Wednesday. EMS providers respond to the needs of millions of Americans every year. 

  

The day raises awareness of the need for improved and expanded specialized care for children.  

  

Emergency care often comes from parents, caregivers, trained EMS providers, and hospital personnel. Together, they strive to meet the unique needs of critically ill or injured pediatric patients. 

  

HOW TO OBSERVE 

  

Support EMS personnel and first responders in bringing quality EMS services to children no matter the setting they are in. 

• • EMS personnel attend webinars and review fact sheets and fliers 

• • Review the latest information and resources regarding the specialized needs of children 

• • Advocate for federal action and contact your Congress members regarding support of the EMSC program 

Use #EMSForChildrenDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

National EMSC Day was founded by the federal EMSC Program and partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Emergency Nurses Association to raise awareness concerning the need for improved care for children in prehospital and acute care settings. 

#EMSForChildrenDay 

@EMSWorldFans
@AmerAcadPeds 

@ACEPFan
@ENAorg
@emscimprovement

@OUEMSC 

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DATES 

May 19, 2021 
May 18, 2022 
May 17, 2023 
May 22, 2024 
May 23, 2025 
May 20, 2026 
May 19, 2027 
May 17, 2028 
May 23, 2029 
May 22, 2030 

May 19 - National May Ray Day

Happy National May Ray Day! On May 19th, if your name is Ray (or Rae) give everyone permission to call you…well…Ray. It is National May Ray Day. 

The idea is, everyone may call you Ray on this day instead of “Hey you!” Or maybe Rays sometimes get called “Sweetheart” or not so nice things.  

The holiday is all about getting out into the sunshine and saying, “You can call me Ray.” (I don't know when National Al Day is). 

There are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and the warmer days as summer approaches.  Whether your place under the sun is at the park, a rooftop or your own back yard find a way to enjoy the nicer weather.   

If mother nature isn’t cooperating, there are several days in May remaining.  National May Ray Day can be used to plan a day outside. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Find a spot under the sun, soak up some warmth, and be sure to say, “Hi Ray!” Use #NationalMayRayDay to post on social media. You can also download and print this May Ray Day color page. 

You can download and print the page by visiting the website below: 

HISTORY 

In 1977, the Broadway Fun Spot (a nickname for a residence on Broadway) of St. Joseph, Michigan founded this celebration. 

Richard Ankli, also the creator of You’re Welcomegiving Day in November, came up with the idea in honor of his brother Ray who was born on May 19. 

Do you know someone named Ray? How can you observe or acknowledge them today? 

#NationalMayRayDay 

#ADropOfGoldenSun 

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