Gina Mahony

One monumental event in the life of a child is a 13th birthday celebration. As a 13 year old, you are officially considered a teenager. You are considered a young adult and look forward to being treated as such. This is the age when one discoverers the opposite sex, girls become more interested in jewelry and make-up and one becomes especially aware of his or her appearance.

Autism has been called the "ultimate learning disability" because people with autism have great difficulty understanding both language and social behavior. This affects their ability to communicate with others and to interact with the world outside of the self.

Co-designed by two wives who are primary caregivers for their husbands who have ALS, these bracelets have meaning. The ALS bracelets were created in an effort to show support and help spread awareness of a disease that gets little attention. The bracelets are designed in the adopted ALS color of pinstripe.

Sending a child away for college and helping them pack brings up so many emotions and memories. As you remember back to your days in college or anticipate their days, don't forget some of the most simple things that may be needed and should be packed.

Whether you are personally affected by a disease or show your support for a family member or friend, it is easy to find a variety of awareness gift ideas. From rubber bracelets, awareness tokens, beaded awareness bracelets, car magnets, and more, you will find something to help show your support.