The FH Foundation initiated FH Awareness Day in 2012 to promote public awareness and understanding of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Now, it is a global event.
Each year we reach millions around the world. Our message is simple: FH is a common cause of early heart disease that is shockingly under-diagnosed. Yet, this is a winnable battle. Early diagnosis and treatment add decades of life.
We count on you - individuals with FH, medical professionals, and the whole global community - to make this FH Awareness Day a success.
Raising Awareness Saves Lives. Join These Efforts.
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Visit our FH Awareness Day page to find resources you can share with your friends and family. Change your profile picture, create a post, and don't forget to tag #KnowFH.
Share our social media posts
We will be sharing infographics, stories and videos nationally throughout the month of September. The more you share our posts, the more people become aware of FH. Click here to view media kit.
Tune In to the 2017 FH Global Summit Opening Ceremony
We will be livestreaming the opening ceremony on
Sep. 24 at 4 pm ET/ 1 pm PT. Hear from co-chairs Dr. Dan Rader,
Dr. John J. P. Kastelein and our founder, Katherine Wilemon.
Just go to our
Facebook page at the time of the event and you will be able to participate live. In case you miss it, we will upload the full video following the event.
Help us make #KnowFH trend during the annual tweetathon on FH Awareness Day
We will be gathering leading FH experts from around the world to address some of the current issues facing those who have FH and those who treat FH.
Join us by following us on Twitter and logging in at 3:00 pm ET and following the #KnowFH hashtag and @TheFHFoundation.org.
Virtual #Race4FH
Our teams are geared up and ready to Race for FH in September to raise awareness and funds for FH research, education, and advocacy.
Please
make a donation to one or more of our amazing racers! The work we do depends on your ongoing financial support.
If you'd like to join the virtual Race for FH, register
here.
On September 24th, you are also invited to join the FH Foundation in Miami, FL for a 5k run/walk to raise awareness of FH as a community.
Join the FH Community Forum in Miami, FL, on September 24 from 11am - 3pm
This is a free event for individuals with FH and their families to connect with others who have FH, hear from FH experts about the latest developments in FH research, and have the chance to ask questions about FH. Those who attend the Community Forum are also invited to attend the opening ceremony of the 2017 FH Global Summit on September 24.
