Chiari Awareness Month
Learn and help raise awareness about Chiari Malformation, a chronic condition that causes regular headaches and is as of yet difficult to treat.
Partner with Chiari advocacy organizations to drive awareness, fundraising, and patient support during September walks and landmark illuminations.
- Feature patient stories and survivor testimonials to humanize the condition and inspire community participation
- Highlight local walk events and landmark light-ups as shareable moments for social media engagement
- Create educational content about Chiari symptoms and research funding needs to drive donations and awareness
- Showcase corporate sponsorships of regional walks to build brand affinity with health-conscious and socially conscious audiences
Chiari Awareness Month is celebrated worldwide. Niagara Falls, the Electric Tower, the Peace Bridge and many other landmarks across the world light up purple on the evening of the annual Conquer Chiari Walk Across America. State officials across the country sign proclamations recognizing September as Chiari Awareness Month. Chiari is a serious neurological disorder in which the brain breaks through the skull and puts pressure on the spine and nerves, causing debilitating pain and life-threatening symptoms that desperately need more research and awareness.
I define who I am, Chiari is just a bully I beat up every morning when I get out of bed
You can celebrate the month by participating in one of the local walks in your area, which take place on September 15 or 22, depending on your location. You can visit one of the beautifully lit landmarks on September 22 in the evening of Buffalo NY Conquer Chiari Walk. Visit the Conquer Chiari website for information and education about Chiari. Don’t let Chiari Awareness Month pass you by without taking the time to learn about this condition and how you can help, or at least be understanding, of those who suffer from it as part of their daily existence.