September is Dystonia Awareness Month!
Promoting public awareness of dystonia is one of the most important aspects of the DMRF Canada's mission. In addition to improving society’s recognition and understanding of dystonia, increased awareness directly impacts our ability to fundraise for research and identify people and families who need our help.
Thank you for all of your support during DMRF Canada's "Dystonia Strong" campaign in September 2024. Stay tuned for September Dystonia Awareness month 2025 campaign! See below for Dystonia Awareness Month 2024 successes.
The success of Dystonia Awareness Month comes from community involvement. Here's how you can get involved:
1. Become a Dystonia Awareness Ambassador. Click here for information on how to request a package.
2. Share Our Dystonia Awareness Video. See it here.
3. Donate Today. Click here to make your secure online donation. Remind those in your network why it's so important to fund dystonia research and support programs.
4. Dystonia Landmarks Lit Up in September 2024. Click here for the calendar.
5. Reach out to local, provincial, and federal politicians. Ask them to announce the fact that September is Dystonia Awareness Month. Click here for a letter template you can use.
6. Promote Dystonia Awareness Through Social Media
- Promote dystonia awareness using these hashtags to your networks: #dystoniastrong #dystoniamovescanada #dystoniamovesme #dystoniaawarenessmonth
- Use the Dystonia Strong logo.
- Follow us on Social Media. Click here for message templates to share.
- Click here for details on The Many Faces of Dystonia Campaign for content that you can share.
7. DMRF Canada Press Kit - Raise Awareness and Get Local Media involved. Click here to download Press Kit 2024.
8. Display your Dystonia Merchandise. Lanyard, Yard Flags, Alert Bracelet, Button, Etc.
9. Blue for Change: Wear blue throughout September and stand together for a brighter future. Click here for more information.
Check out what we did in previous years:
Dystonia Awareness Month 2024 successes
Dystonia Awareness Month 2023 successes
Dystonia Awareness Month 2021 successes
Dystonia Awareness Month 2020 successes
Dystonia Awareness Month 2019 successes
Dystonia Awareness Month 2018 successes