TM AWARENESS DAY - 9th June 2016 |
Click here to look at the page for 2017 |
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The TM Society first supported a UK TM Awareness Day in 2011. On and around the 9th June each year, TM Society members, groups and supporters hold events, or do activities, that educate people about TM and about the work of the TM Society.
TM Awareness Day is an opportunity for TM Society supporters to work together to make a difference to the lives of people affected by Transverse Myelitis (TM) and related conditions.
Click here to look at the events planned this year.
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What difference does it make?
Raising awareness among family and friends helps them to better understand the support needs of the person they care for, which is especially important with rare and little-known conditions. Carers also need information and support, and knowing that the TM Society is there to help them too can be a source of comfort.
Sharing information with the general public helps reduce the feelings of isolation TM Society members feel, and educating health and social care professionals about TM, ADEM and NMO means they are better able to provide the right treatment and to work in partnership with their patients to manage the impact of the condition.
Living with a rare condition can be lonely. Raising awareness of TM and related conditions such as ADEM and NMO can help those affected feel less isolated. Awareness Days bring people and organisations from around the UK together for one day, giving them a stronger voice.
Here's how to get involved
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Support an existing activity or event
If you hear about an event in your area or you know of an event through your local support group, then go along and lend your support. |
Are you ready to get started now?Click here to see the Awareness Day planning information and download some items to help you do your event.
Are you ready to get started now?Don't forget that our Awareness Day is also an opportunity to raise funds to allow the TM Society to continue providing information and various forms of support.
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Need more ideas?Click here to look at some samples of Awareness Day Activities.
Got a question?If you have a question about Awareness Day, you can email Lynn Powell who is the Awareness Day Volunteer Project Coordinator.
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