Make an Impact During National Eosinophil Awareness Week
May 2, 2023
Show your support for those living with eosinophil-associated diseases by joining APFED’s celebration of the 16th annual National Eosinophil Awareness Week, May 14-20, 2023.
Check out our calendar of suggested activities to E.D.U.C.A.T.E. people about eosinophil-associated diseases:
E: Educate
- Learn about and share facts about eos disorders, include #NEAW #NEAW23 and #eosaware in your social media posts.
- Enter our special giveaway. Details about how to enter will be posted on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter beginning on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
D: Donate
- Encourage friends and family to make donations to support research.
- Host a virtual or in-person fundraiser.
U: Unite
- Become an APFED member to unite with us for ongoing change.
- Register for EOS Connection 2023, APFED’s annual patient education conference. This year’s conference is hybrid. You can join us in Denver, CO, or online from June 30 – July 1
C: Change
- Contact your representatives and ask them to support eosinophil-associated disease-related legislation.
A: Awareness
- Wear magenta and light up the night magenta to raise awareness. Check out the list of places around the world that are lighting up, including Niagara Falls. Thanks to the Niagara Falls Illumination Board you can watch the special lighting live via their webcam on Thursday, May 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET for approximately 15 minutes.
- Purchase eosinophil awareness items, a portion of the sales will support APFED’s research program.
T: Thank
- Send a letter, email, or text message to thank those who have helped you in your eos journey.
E: Engage
- Join Eos Connections, APFED’s online community on the Inspire Network.
- Advance research by participating in surveys and clinical trials.
We’d love to see the different ways individuals and communities celebrate this special week. Please share your story and pictures of your efforts on social media, tagging APFED and including #NEAW #NEAW23 and #eosaware in your posts.
Thank you for helping us to increase awareness of eosinophil-associated diseases, and for showing support to all those who live with these conditions.
Education Partners
Special thanks to our Education Partners for supporting APFED’s 2023 celebration of National Eosinophil Awareness Week 2022!
