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Sea turtles have been swimming our oceans for millions of years, playing a vital role in keeping marine ecosystems healthy—from maintaining seagrass beds to supporting vibrant coral reefs. But today, their survival depends on the health of our oceans.

Pollution, plastic waste, habitat loss, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade are placing immense pressure on turtle populations. Rising temperatures are affecting nesting patterns, while plastic-filled waters pose serious risks through ingestion and entanglement.

Protecting our oceans is key to helping sea turtles thrive. By reducing single-use plastics, supporting conservation efforts, participating in beach cleanups, and making more sustainable everyday choices, we can all be part of the solution. Charities like The Canadian Sea Turtle Network and Turtle Survival Alliance are supporting healthy oceans and protecting turtle populations through conservation and education.

Healthy oceans mean a future where sea turtles can continue to swim, nest, and thrive for generations to come. When we protect our oceans, we are not only protecting sea turtles, but also countless other species that depend on these waters to survive.

On National Nursing Week, CanadaHelps is proud to support the Ride for Resilience campaign, raising awareness and funds for mental health. Learn more about the fundraising campaign and about organizations like the Canadian Nurses Foundation/Fondation des infirmières et infirmiers du Canada that are making a difference 👇

National Nursing Week is a time to recognize the compassion, skill, and resilience of nurses who support communities across Canada every day.

It also arrives during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, a meaningful reminder of the importance of supporting mental health and well-being for all.

This year, Canadian Nurses Foundation is proud to highlight the inspiring “Ride for Resilience” campaign, a 7,500 km cycling journey from Victoria to St. John’s raising awareness and funds for mental health and resilience initiatives across the country. 🚴‍♂️

Led by a dedicated father-and-son team, this cross-country ride is bringing Canadians together in support of CNF’s Healing Healthcare Initiative that support nurse’s mental health resilience through training programs.

Learn more and support the journey here
Follow their journey on FindPenguins

Lupus is a chronic disease affecting 1 in 1,000 Canadians - yet its exact cause remains unknown, and there’s still no cure. Often misunderstood and invisible, it has a constant impact.

Today, World Lupus Day also falls on Mother's Day. We want to recognize and honour the mothers and caregivers living with lupus - the ones who show up with love and resilience, even on the hardest days.

Behind the diagnoses are stories of perseverance: managing symptoms, navigating uncertainty, and still being there for their families in countless ways. Here's the story of Carolina, a mother who shows incredible strength every day https://www.lupuscanada.org/mothers-lupus-story-carolina/.

This World Lupus Day and all month long, we urge you to come together to raise awareness and educate. You can make a difference by wearing purple, sharing your story, and supporting lupus research. Visit Lupus Canada to learn more.

Today, we recognize the incredible impact of the International Red Cross —a global force that has been on the front lines of humanitarian crises for over 160 years.

From natural disasters to health emergencies and conflict zones, the Red Cross reaches nearly 40 million people affected by disasters each year, providing life-saving support like shelter, food, medical care, and emotional assistance.

Here in Canada, the Canadian Red Cross continues to make a powerful impact at home and around the world. In just one year, they:

👉Reached 7.8 million people globally
👉Deployed experts to 27 countries
👉Supported 39 international programs
👉Contributed over $52 million to humanitarian efforts

Whether responding to wildfires, supporting communities through disasters, or delivering aid across borders, their work is driven by one mission: to alleviate human suffering wherever it’s found.

❤️ Today is a reminder that behind every emergency response are people showing up with compassion, courage, and humanity.