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- Chris “CJ” Matthews, The Giving Bowl, Rising High School Junior, McDonough, GA -- At just ten years old, CJ launched The Giving Bowl to fight hunger in his community, blending his love for football with philanthropy. His initiative has brought food and solace to 4,500 families. CJ also leads projects like Giving To Seniors and the Good Back-to-School Kickoff, encouraging youth volunteerism and addressing the diverse impacts of food insecurity.
2026 Days to Remember
March
Older Americans Month
Meditation Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
June
July
August
September
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Courtesy Month
October
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Book Month
November
Children’s Grief Awareness Month
December
- 24 – Kollin's 10th Birthday
- 27 – Global Youth Service Day
Older Americans Month
Meditation Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
- 3 – Family Volunteer Day
- 11 – Mother's Day
June
- 15 – Father's Day
- 19 – Juneteenth
July
- 17 – Global Hug Your Kids Day
- 18 - "Good" Back-to-School Kick-Off Giveaway Event
- 29 - School Supply Distribution
August
- 12 – International Youth Day
- 20 – Senior Citizens Day
- 22 – Rainbow Baby Day
- 25 to 31 – Be Kind to Humankind Week
- 27 – CJ's 19th Birthday
September
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
National Courtesy Month
- 6 – Read A Book Day
- 8 – Grandparent's Day
- 13 – PaPa's Heart Grandparent's Day Event (Charleston, SC)
- 11 – National Day of Service
- 28 – Good Neighbor Day
- 20 – World Heart Day
October
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
National Book Month
- 2 – Children’s Heath Day
- 6 – World Smile Day
- 15 – Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
- 28 – Make A Difference Day
November
Children’s Grief Awareness Month
- 11 – Veteran’s Day
- 13 – World Kindness Day
- 16 – Children’s Grief Awareness Day
- 22 – Family Volunteer Day
- 27 – Thanksgiving
December
- 6 – Annual Giving Bowl
- 2 – Giving Tuesday
Learn more about The Giving Bowl
- As CBS news reported, COVID-19 canceled this year’s flag football game, but not CJ’s mission.
- SoFu Lifestyle covered the 2020 Giving Bowl as well (see pages 30–31).
- Check out the Giving Bowl video.
