National Be Someone Day
About National Be Someone Day
When is National Be Someone Day? This special day is always observed on July 21
Today is all about making a difference in the life of a vulnerable child. Today is National Be Someone Day, a July 21 holiday. This day is all about protecting children.
According to Project Harmony, the organization that created this day, the goal is to end child abuse and neglect. The organization poses a challenge to each and every one of us. It’s the ten-second challenge. You are challenged to take 10 seconds out of your day, today and every day, to make a difference in the life of a child. Use those ten seconds to heighten awareness of potential child abuse and neglect. And, if you see abuse or neglect, do something about it. Report what you see and know to authorities who can help the child. Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect is so common, that you very well could find it during those ten seconds.
It is not recommended that you directly confront the abuser. Rather, contact the police or a child advocacy organization. They will take it from there.
There are five steps to identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect:
- Learn the facts.
- Minimize potential opportunity for it to occur.
- Talk about it.
- Know the signs.
- React responsibly.
We encourage you to be someone today. Be a lifesaver to a child.
How to Participate in National Be Someone Day
Here are some ways to participate in National Be Someone Day:
- Take ten seconds or more of your time today, to think about the issue and if you know of a child who is or may be being abused or neglected.
- Do something about it.
- Take a course in child abuse. It makes you more aware of the signs that a child is being abused.
Thought for Today
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History and Origin of National Be Someone Day
This special holiday was founded and is sponsored by Project Harmony. This organization’s goal is to protect children and end the cycle of abuse and neglect. It appears to have started in 2018.
We did not find any documentation confirming this to be a “National” day. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation.
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This Day in History
In addition to National Be Someone Day, here are some things that happened on July 21:
- The New York State legislature sets aside 750 acres on Manhattan Island for the creation of Central Park. (1853)
- USSR’s Vostok Station in Antarctica, records the lowest record temperature ever at 128.6 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. (1983)
- We celebrate the birth of actor Robin Williams, born on this day in 1952.
More July 21 Holidays
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More About Today
Find more about the “happenings” on this date.
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Flower of the Day: Primrose
Recipe of the Day: Green Beans with Cheese
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