Europe lights up red
22q11 day
November 22nd is the International 22q11 Day, a European movement to raise awareness about 22q11 by illuminating many buildings in red across Europe.
Why raise awareness about it?
The cheer diversity of the symptoms of 22q11 patients makes a diagnosis very difficult. In fact, 50% of 22q11 patients are never diagnosed. Yet, an early diagnosis of 22q11 can lead to a much better life for affected individuals as earlier treatments of symptoms can curtail their severity. Besides, early diagnosis allows parents to better prepare the arrival of their child, it helps health professionals to better adapt their treatments and educators to better adapt the educational environment. Raising awareness with the public will thus improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
Do you have a contact or work for a company who would be interested in lighting up their building for 22q11 awareness day? Please email them or ask us to contact them on your behalf. Please email us at info@maxappeal.org.uk
