World Sanfilippo Awareness Day takes place 16 November each year and aims to spread awareness and spark conversations about Sanfilippo syndrome. This special day honours individuals and families around the world living with Sanfilippo today, and those who have passed away.
Please help us by getting involved, raising funds and spreading awareness about Sanfilippo syndrome.
Ways you can help
HOST A 'SPRINKLES FOR SANFILIPPO' MORNING TEA
By hosting a 'Sprinkles for Sanfilippo' morning tea in the lead up to World Sanfilippo Awareness Day on 16 November you can help spread awareness and raise vital funds to support our work. Registering your event makes it easy to share with your colleagues, friends, family and others and all donations $2 and over are tax deductible.
Click here for ideas to help make your morning tea a success!
Share photos of your event using the hashtag #WorldSanfilippoDay and tag Sanfilippo Children's Foundation.
SEEK OUT A LANDMARK AND TAKE A SELFIE
Landmarks around Australia will be lighting up purple this World Sanfilippo Awareness Day. If you are near one of these iconic Australian landmarks, take a photo or selfie. You can post it to social media or send your photo to info@sanfilippo.org.au. A list of participating landmarks will be listed here closer to the date.
SPARK CONVERSATIONS
Some ways to start a conversation with your personal networks are online via social media using the hashtag #WorldSanfilippoDay, at your child's daycare or school, or at your workplace. You can share our social posts and resources to help people learn more about Sanfilippo.
DONATE
You can also make a general donation to help in the search for a solutions to Sanfilippo.
