Spurring conversations on World Sanfilippo Awareness Day

A primary goal of this year’s World Sanfilippo Awareness Day, observed annually on Nov. 16, is to get people talking about Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare disorder thought to affect 1 in 70,000 people. “World Sanfilippo Awareness Day is about spreading awareness and sparking conversations globally about Sanfilippo syndrome,…

Are You Ready for World Sanfilippo Awareness Day?

From posting a photo of their child’s hand in theirs, to switching out their Facebook frame, supporters are poised to mark World Sanfilippo Awareness Day, observed each Nov. 16. The aim is to heighten awareness of Sanfilippo syndrome, a genetic disorder that leads to a form of childhood dementia,…

Supporters Gear Up for Nov. 16 – World Sanfilippo Awareness Day

On Nov. 16, World Sanfilippo Awareness Day, supporters will bring global attention to the rare neurodegenerative disorder, hopefully sparking conversations globally about the community and its needs. From sharing images on social media and using a special Facebook photo frame, to displaying the official Awareness Day logo and participating…