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Proclaim Autoimmune Awareness Month in Your Hometown

 

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Join a Powerful Movement to Shine a Spotlight on Autoimmune Disease across the Country!

This March, we’re rallying advocates nationwide to help declare Autoimmune Awareness Month in as many municipalities as possible. Together, we can create a coast-to-coast wave of awareness, recognition, and hope.

Why Proclamations Matter

A proclamation is more than just words on paper—it’s a public declaration of support that raises awareness and starts important conversations in your community. These proclamations put autoimmune diseases on the map (literally!) and show individuals living with autoimmune conditions that their stories matter.

When local, county, and state governments officially recognize March as Autoimmune Awareness Month, it signals a commitment to advancing education, research, and understanding. Each proclamation helps:

  • Raise Awareness: Educate the public about the impact of autoimmune diseases.
  • Support Advocacy: Encourage better healthcare access and funding for research.
  • Amplify Voices: Highlight the personal stories of those living with autoimmune diseases.

It’s Easy to Make an Impact! Here’s How:

We’ve made it simple to get involved with our Proclamation Toolkit—everything you need to take action is right at your fingertips.

  1. Contact Your Local Government Officials
    Use our pre-written email template in the toolkit below or use our online tool to reach out to your township, city, county, or state officials. Ask them to proclaim March as Autoimmune Awareness Month in your area.
  2. Pick Up Your Proclamation
    Once your proclamation is approved, celebrate your success by picking it up in person or having it sent to you. Don’t forget to snap a photo with it!
  3. Put Your Town on the Map
    Upload your proclamation, your photo, and your story to our Interactive Awareness Map (coming soon!). Watch as communities across the country join the movement and light up the map!

This Is Your Moment to Make a Difference

Imagine the impact of seeing your hometown on the map alongside hundreds of other communities standing together for autoimmune awareness. Every proclamation represents hope, progress, and the power of collective action.

Together, we’re shining a spotlight on autoimmune diseases, amplifying the voices of millions, and creating lasting change.

Get Started

Use the toolkit below to request your proclamations!

1. Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps to secure a proclamation in your municipality.

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2. Online Tool

Compose a message to your local government officials using our online tool.

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3. Sample Email Request

If your officials are not available on the online tool, you can download our email template and contact them directly.

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4. Sample Proclamation Language

Attach the sample proclamation to your email for your local lawmakers to reference.

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5. Sample Remarks

Download sample remarks to share with your elected officials and community when accepting a proclamation.

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6. Sample Press Release

Share your local proclamation with your local news using this sample press release.

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7. Let us know!

Let us know when you've received your proclamation so we can put it on the map!

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Questions?

Contact us at [email protected] with the subject: Proclamations.