Let the World Know: September is Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) Awareness Month
Each September, join with those who have been impacted by pulmonary fibrosis worldwide to unite for Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) Awareness Month.
This initiative relies heavily on social media participation to spread the word about pulmonary fibrosis (PF) all over the world. One of the first steps you can take is to follow and interact with us on our social media channels.
Find us online with our handle
@pfforg on
Facebook,
Twitter, and
Instagram, and use the hashtags #PFMonth and #BlueUp4PF to start getting social!
Ready to get started? To learn how you can make an impact during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, download the official planning guide below. For questions about PF Awareness Month or any of the steps inside this planning guide, contact us at
socialmedia@pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
Start Planning Now
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Download the sponsorship Planning Guide
here.
30 facts in 30 days
One of the best ways to spread awareness about pulmonary fibrosis is to educate others about the impact of this devastating disease. Each September, the PFF launches 30 Facts In 30 Days on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This campaign shares trusted, medically accurate facts about pulmonary fibrosis. A new fact is shared each day. The first fact will be posted on September 1.
Help us spread the message far by liking, sharing, re-tweeting, and commenting on the 30 facts. View our 2018 facts here.
SHARE YOUR STORY: PORTRAITS OF PF
Sharing your story with the PFF is a powerful way to spread awareness. We hope to share 30 stories in September, or one story every day. We invite you to share your story in honor of yourself or your loved one with pulmonary fibrosis.
Send an email to socialmedia@pulmonaryfibrosis.org now and we can help you get started. For writing tips or ideas, visit our Share Your Story page.
GO BLUE: #BLUEUP4PF
This is your chance to let your creativity shine! #BlueUp4PF encourages you to wear as much blue as possible, take a selfie, and then post about it on social media using #BlueUp4PF. One popular activity is wearing a blue wig, or going all out and dyeing your hair blue. You can also personalize our printable selfie sign to tell us where you are going blue. Don’t forget to wear your PFF Breathe Bracelet! Bracelets are for sale at Shop-PFF.com and make a great awareness accessory.
You can ask a local building or landmark to go blue, too. Reach out to the building’s management and ask them to participate by changing their evening lighting to blue. You can download our request letter template here.
Download the selfie sign (for individuals)
Download the selfie sign (for organizations)
Download the letter of request (for buildings to participate)
Download the list of buildings participating in #BlueUp4PF 2018
MAKE A GIFT
Show your support to the community by making a donation to the PFF on September 30, the PFF’s new Day of Giving. On this day, we will celebrate the culmination of PF Awareness Month by hosting a 24-hour giving challenge. Our goal is to raise $25,000 to sustain vital research and programs. Follow us on social media for weekly updates about the challenge, and make your donation
here.
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LEAD THE WAY AT THE PFF WALK
Celebrate Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month by attending an official PFF Walk! Build a team, raise funds, and lead the way toward a world without pulmonary fibrosis in three locations and virtually.
Register today at PFFWalk.org. For questions or more information, please contact Emily at esmith@pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
HOST AN EVENT OR FUNDRAISE ON FACEBOOK
Did you know you can create your own personal fundraiser right from your Facebook page? It only takes a few clicks, and it’s an easy way to spread awareness and get your friends and family involved with your efforts. Follow these steps to set up your fundraiser today.
You can also turn your fundraising campaign into an event! Community events range from walks to bake sales and everything in-between. No matter how big or small your event is, we are here to help you along the way – for resources and tips on how to get started, check out our Team Team PFF Event Leader Guide.