September is Awareness Month
September is the time to focus on pediatric cardiomyopathy, a chronic heart condition that deserves greater attention. Get involved in raising awareness of this rare and often overlooked heart disease with our Awareness Month Resources. We can work together to Go the Distance for children with cardiomyopathy.
Three Ways to Raise Awareness
1. Share Key Facts
- Educate others about pediatric cardiomyopathy with key facts about how the disease severely impacts children.
- Start a conversation about your family's cardiac history and know the signs and symptoms to identify those at risk earlier.
2. Amplify Your Voice
- Share your experience and disease resources with community leaders through school, club, or community speaking events to advocate for greater awareness and support.
- Reach out to your elected officials to share your story and urge for their cosponsor support with the Cardiomyopathy HEARTS bill.
- Contact media outlets and social media influencers to get your story out to a larger audience.
3. Walk for Awareness
- Plan a live Walk for a Cure event and invite community leaders and youth groups to get involved.
- Form a virtual walk team with friends and family or participate solo—every step counts!
Highlight your activities by tagging the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation on your social media posts, pictures, and videos.