World Sjögren’s Day is celebrated every year on July 23rd to raise much needed awareness for Sjögren's and the patients that live with the complexities of this autoimmune disease! The Sjögren's Foundation created World Sjögren's Day in 2005 to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Henrik Sjögren, the ophthalmologist who discovered the disease. Today, you can make a significant difference to help increase education and awareness for Sjögren’s.
Approximately four million Americans live with Sjögren’s and 50% of these people are undiagnosed, and suffering. Once diagnosed, management of the disease is difficult and expensive due to the number of healthcare providers needed to care for a patient, and the number of products needed so patients can live more comfortably. World Sjögren’s Day is meant to put a face on the millions of people who live with this disease or suffer from symptoms and have yet to be diagnosed. It provides everyone touched by Sjögren’s an opportunity to reach out and educate those close to them— family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.— about the disease. So let your voice be heard and share your story!
World Sjögren’s Day is also an opportunity to raise funds to further the mission of the Sjögren’s Foundation. This year, we are extremely thankful to Amgen for offering a $40,000 fundraising match in honor of the Sjögren’s Foundation’s 40th anniversary and World Sjögren’s Day! Their generous offer ensures your gift provides even more support for the Foundation and its initiatives.
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World Sjögren’s Day is celebrated every year on July 23rd to raise much needed awareness for Sjögren's and the patients that live with the complexities of this autoimmune disease! The Sjögren's Foundation created World Sjögren's Day in 2005 to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Henrik Sjögren, the ophthalmologist who discovered the disease. Today, you can make a significant difference to help increase education and awareness for Sjögren’s.
Approximately four million Americans live with Sjögren’s and 50% of these people are undiagnosed, and suffering. Once diagnosed, management of the disease is difficult and expensive due to the number of healthcare providers needed to care for a patient, and the number of products needed so patients can live more comfortably. World Sjögren’s Day is meant to put a face on the millions of people who live with this disease or suffer from symptoms and have yet to be diagnosed. It provides everyone touched by Sjögren’s an opportunity to reach out and educate those close to them— family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc.— about the disease. So let your voice be heard and share your story!
World Sjögren’s Day is also an opportunity to raise funds to further the mission of the Sjögren’s Foundation. This year, we are extremely thankful to Amgen for offering a $40,000 fundraising match in honor of the Sjögren’s Foundation’s 40th anniversary and World Sjögren’s Day! Their generous offer ensures your gift provides even more support for the Foundation and its initiatives.
Click Here to Read More!