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.
2015 Theme and Information. Each year Mental Illness Awareness Week occurs during the first full week of October. This year it takes place between October 4â10. This year, the theme revolves around building a movement through the new StigmaFree initiative.