affirm. 1  to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. 2  to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. ( 3 of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
Lupus Awareness Month: May. M ay is Lupus Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease, and show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide affected by the disease.
World Cancer Day is a global observance that helps raise peopleâs awareness of cancer and how to prevent, detect or treat it. This event is held on February 4 each year. There are different symbols that help promote awareness of different types of cancers. For example, the pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness.