National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 18-24, 2025)
Whether you are just starting out 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.
The next National Eosinophil Awareness Week will be observed May 18-24, 2025. Annually, we also honor World Eosinophilic Diseases Day on May 18.
In the coming weeks, we will be announcing 2025 awareness activities that you can get involved with.
Light Up for Eos Awareness!
APFED is spearheading efforts to have buildings and landmarks lit up magenta in honor of National Eosinophil Awareness Week 2025! Take a look at our calendar to see where to catch the special lightings this year! We are seeking volunteers to help us submit requests for lightings. If you can help, please let us know.
National Eosinophil Awareness Week 2024
2024 National Eosinophil Awareness Week
Suggested activities
Consider doing the following activities to E.D.U.C.A.T.E. others about these conditions. You can follow our calendar or do the activities on any day of awareness week (or really any day of the year).
E: Educate
Learn about and share facts about eosinophil-associated disorders, such as the following video and graphics. Please share these resources through social media and include the hashtags #NEAW and #EosAware to help spread awareness.
Share these graphics to help people save the date and recognize National Eosinophil Awareness Week 2024
1200×1200 square (great for Instagram and LinkedIn)
1600×900 rectangle (great for Twitter)
Share these facts about eosinophil-associated disease subsets (click on a graphic to download and share it).
Update your Facebook business page cover photo to celebrate National Eosinophil Awareness Week:
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:
D: 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.
U: Unite
Register for EOS Connection 2024, APFED’s hybrid patient education conference on June 11 – July 13, 2024, in the Washington, DC area. 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. APFED members get a discount!
Become a member of APFED and ask a friend to join as well. We have options for both personal and professional members, including FREE levels. By becoming a member you will receive email updates about relevant news and initiatives. Additional benefits vary based on the membership level you choose.
C: Change
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
A: 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 with the following hashtags: #NEAW #EosAware.
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.
E: 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.
Individuals, companies, organizations, and teams can all get involved in National Eosinophil Awareness Week. In addition to the ideas above, here are a few ideas for companies and organizations:
Create a video message with well-wishes for National Eosinophil Awareness Week and share it on social media (include #NEAW and #eosaware in your posts) and internally with your teams.
Encourage your colleagues to choose the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders as the charitable organization to support. This can be done during National Eosinophil Awareness Week and beyond.
Invite guest authors to contribute to your corporate blog, such as a patient or family impacted by eosinophil-associated diseases, or a special interview with a team member about a related topic, such as a researcher or health care provider.
Giveaway
In celebration of National Eosinophil Awareness Week 2024, APFED is running a special drawing from Sunday, May 19 at 12:00 a.m. ET until Friday, May 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The drawing has not yet opened.
Five (5) winners will be randomly selected to receive a package of awareness items and a certificate for two (2) free onsite registrations for EOS Connection 2024. The winners will be notified by email.
APFED will run an EoE public awareness campaign on the digital display of NASDAQ Tower in New York City, May 19-26! This campaign will teach people the symptoms of EoE.
Selfie Challenge: If you will be in NYC, consider taking a picture in front of this billboard and sharing it on social media with hashtags #NEAW #eosaware.
Can’t make it to NYC? Explore the other locations that will host a special lighting for National Eosinophil Awareness Week (see the list below) -- take a picture and share it on social media using the same hashtags!
We are grateful to Sanofi, Regeneron, and Takeda for supporting this initiative.
Are you a company or organization interested in partnering with APFED’s celebration of National Eosinophil Awareness Week? Please contact mail@apfed.org.
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APFED will run an EoE public awareness campaign on the digital display of NASDAQ Tower in New York City, May 19-26! This campaign will teach people the symptoms of EoE.
