Whether you are just starting on your journey with an eosinophil-associated condition or have been part of APFED’s community for years, welcome!
In 2007, APFED drafted bill language to establish a National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW). On May 15, 2007, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 296, forever recognizing the third week of May as National Eosinophil Awareness Week. The purpose of this special week is to create awareness and educate both the general public and the medical community about eosinophil-associated diseases.
National Eosinophil Awareness Week – May 18-24, 2025
We’re excited to share that during our awareness week, we will also celebrate World Eosinophilic Diseases Day on May 18, and the First Annual World EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) Day on May 22 (read announcement).
Please explore the awareness activities and resources on this page and helps us spread awareness for eosinophil-associated diseases.
Suggested activities
Consider doing the following activities to E.D.U.C.A.T.E. others about these conditions.
Educate
Learn about and share facts about eosinophil-associated disorders, such as the graphics available on this page. Please share resources through social media and include the hashtags #NEAW and #EosAware to help spread awareness.
Donate
- Encourage friends and family to make donations to support research
- Host a virtual or in-person fundraiser. Fundraising can be a fun and rewarding way to support APFED’s mission and make a difference for those living with eosinophil-associated disorders. APFED can provide support to make your event a success. Contact mail@apfed.org with your ideas.
- Start a Facebook fundraiser to encourage your friends and family to support APFED. Facebook charges no fees for donations made to nonprofits. As a 501(c)(3) U.S. nonprofit, donations to APFED made by U.S. residents are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Unite
- Register for EOS Connection 2025, APFED’s annual patient education conference is on June 26 – 28, 2025, in Raleigh-Durham, NC and online. This hybrid conference is a terrific opportunity to learn about eosinophil-associated diseases, gain practical management strategies, and hear research updates from experts in the field.
- Sign up to receive email updates from APFED about relevant news and initiatives.
Advocate
- Change your porch lights to magenta and light up the night for eosinophil awareness (the official color of National Eosinophil Awareness Week is #841d57). Share a picture on social media with hashtags #neaw and #eosaware.
- Contact your representatives to ask for their support for legislation that will help people with eosinophil-associated diseases
Awareness
- Wear magenta to raise awareness (the official color of National Eosinophil Awareness Week is #841d57). Whether you choose to wear a ribbon for eosinophilic disorders awareness or get decked out in spirit wear, the choice is yours. Take pictures and share them on social media using the following hashtags: #NEAW and #EosAware.
- Purchase wearable awareness items to show off your support for eosinophil-associated diseases all throughout the year.
Thank
- Send a letter, email, or text message to thank those who have helped you in your eos journey. Saying thank you is a great way to make people feel appreciated. Plus, an attitude of gratitude is always in style. If you’d like to make a donation in their honor, APFED has special e-cards to notify them of your gift!
Engage
- Join EOS Connections, APFED’s online community on the Inspire Network. This forum is a place for patients, caregivers, and family members to connect with others for support and to share information. There are discussion boards for different types of eosinophil-associated diseases.
- Help advance research by participating in surveys and/or clinical trials
2025 Awareness Lightings
Help us light up the nation by requesting that your healthcare providers and medical facilities, local landmarks, bridges, and city centers light up in magenta during awareness week to help APFED make a greater impact.
Take a look at our calendar to see where to catch the special lightings this year!
2nd Annual Virtual Walk For HOPE
Join the Virtual Walk your way by walking, running, biking, or hiking during National Eosinophil Awareness Week. Your participation helps build our community and bridge critical gaps in research funding for eosinophilic conditions.
It’s easy to get involved — create a team on Givebutter to rally friends and family, or simply join Team APFED.
Every step you take helps raise awareness and brings us closer to better treatments and care for everyone affected by these conditions. Register today and be part of this meaningful movement!
News of Interest
State of New York issues a proclamation for Eosinophil Awareness Week.
Join us in person or online for our annual family conference!
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Eosinophil-associated disease subset graphics
Create your own graphics
You can also create your own graphics to celebrate awareness week and incorporate the eosinophilic disorders awareness ribbon. Be sure to share what you create. We’d love to see what you come up with!
2025 Education Partners
APFED’s celebration of awareness observances this May, including National Eosinophil Awareness Week and World EoE Day, is made possible thanks to our partners. We thank them for supporting our community!
