November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The American Lung Association is raising awareness around lung cancer through their LUNG FORCE initiative. To learn how you or your organization can increase awareness around lung cancer, check out some ways you can get involved here.
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month! National Epilepsy Awareness Month is an effort to end the stigma surrounding the disorder, and generate compassion and understanding for people who live with epilepsy. Many people will #WearPurple to spread awareness throughout the month but there are many other ways to show your support. Check out the Epilepsy […]
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! This month of reflection and action is an opportunity to raise awareness for those who are at risk for diabetes and tell or share stories among those who are currently living with diabetes. Check out the American Diabetes Association website and snag some campaign materials for Diabetes Awareness Month 2020.
This year, all Chronic Disease Awareness Week events will be virtual due to COVID-19. Our kickoff event will be Wednesday, March 3rd from 12:00 – 1:30pm featuring remarks from Colorado Representative David Ortiz and ALS advocate Sandra Abrevaya. Following comments from our speakers, we will cover meaningful strategies to influence policy by sharing your story and learn about health policies being considered […]
The Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) will bring together community partners and advocates for healthier minds across the lifespan for all Coloradans. For more information and to register, please use this link.
MEAction's annual #MillionsMissing event is all virtual this year! People with ME, and friends, families allies are all encouraged to join us, as is anyone in the general public! Featured will (hopefully) be a recording of the ME Awareness Tribute that will be read before then in the State House. There will be speakers from […]