Links for April 21, 2024

Earth Day’s theme in 2024 is Planet vs Plastic Please consider signing this petition asking the UN and governmental organizations to reduce plastic use at: action.earthday.org/global-plastics-treaty.

In addition to celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd , please note that the 24th is World Immunization Day. Immunization is a global success story, saving millions of lives annually. When you get a
vaccine, your immune system responds. We can prevent more than 20 life-threatening diseases, (more than 3.5 – 5 million deaths), from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles. Immunization is one of the best health investments money can buy! And the 25 th is World Malaria Day. The World Health Organization states that in 2022, there were 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 malaria deaths in 85 countries. But Africa carries a disproportionately high share
of the global malaria burden – 94% of cases (233 million) and 95% (580,000) of deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths.

St James UCW Bursary Interested applicants should submit a letter to St James United Church directly. The letter should indicate the applicant’s connection to St James and their plans for the upcoming
academic year (community college, university, etc.). Preference will be given to confirmed members of St James United Church. It should also be noted that this is not a scholarship nor an award of merit, however
applicants may choose to include any information that they think might be relevant to the selection committee. Application deadline is June 16th. Submit applications to office@stjamesuc.com or mailed to St. James United Church, P.O. Box 1178 Antigonish NS B2G 2L6

Roots of Hope Traumatic Loss Program for anyone who has experience profound loss of loved one due to suicide or traumatic death. Tuesdays May 7- June 25 6- 8 pm East Coast Community Corner 257 Main Street 902 564-6795 to register or info@bereavedfamiliesns.ca