On July 23rd, the Sjögren's Foundation is honored to participate in World Sjögren's Day - a day dedicated to calling attention to the need for increased awareness, education, research and advocacy about this devastating and life-altering disease. This annual observance also encourages patients to share their story.
World Sjögren's Day was established by the Foundation more than a decade ago and is the birthday of Dr. Henrik Sjögren (the Swedish ophthalmologist who first identified the disease in 1933). This day is meant to put a face on the millions of people who live with Sjögren's or suffer from symptoms and have yet to be diagnosed. It gives everyone touched by Sjögren's a vehicle to reach out and educate those close to them. And it is the ideal time for patients to have their voice heard.
Use this fact sheet to help share valuable facts and information about the disease.
World Sjögren's Day is also an opportunity to further Sjögren's research and education. Support the Foundation by making a donation in recognition of World Sjögren's Day or in honor of yourself or a loved one fighting the disease. And we are extremely excited that this year, AMGEN has pledged a dollar-for-dollar match up to $40,000 in honor of the Foundation's 40th anniversary. Now your gift will have DOUBLE the impact!
TOGETHER, we can make a difference!
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