June is Migraine & Headache Awareness Month!

The headache, migraine, and cluster communities are working together to increase awareness during National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM). We hope you will join us for a full schedule of planned activities. More information will be added as it becomes available.

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What is MHAM?

June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM). This year’s theme is Advocate for Access.

The headache, migraine and cluster communities work together for our diseases to be recognized. A disease awareness month plays a vital role to raise public knowledge, address stigma and build a stronger community of patient advocates. This website is a central hub about MHAM and the activities planned for the month — geared toward those living with headache diseases, their caregivers and the general public. Check out our blog posts written by advocates. Join us in advocating and spreading awareness!

MHAM Blog

Read and learn from seasoned advocates and those who are speaking up for the first time. Sharing your personal story is a great way to become an advocate. If interested in sharing your own story, find out which CHAMP participants offer those opportunities.

Multiple Chronic Pain Conditions: When Chronic Migraine Takes A Backseat

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High School With Migraine: 8 Ways I’m Surviving

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Light a Candle to #ShineALight

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Upcoming MHAM Events

15jun10:00 amShades for Migraine Beach CelebrationJoin us for activities, giveaways and fun!10:00 am

Event Details

On June 15th, Shades for Migraine is holding a beach celebration to raise awareness for migraine to make the biggest noise for June 21!

Where: Second Beach Middletown/Newport RI

When: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15th. We will be wearing purple sunglasses under a big purple tent, you won’t miss us!

What to bring: Upbeat energy and your friends and family! We will provide you with official SFM purple shades and informational handouts. Please also bring anything you normally would to a beach, i.e. sunscreen, towel, beach chair, etc. Snacks and water will be available but you are welcome to bring your own food as well.

What to expect: There is power in numbers. We want to have a big group there to show support for people with migraine. Attendees will be asked to start conversations with people on the beach, take pictures and hand out informational cards and sunglasses. If you aren’t interested in talking to others or handing out cards and sunglasses, we still want to see you there! By just being there, you are helping take a stand against migraine!

This event will feature photo stations, yard games and giveaways. It’s also an opportunity to connect with other people in your area who have migraine. You won’t want to miss it!

RAIN DATE – June 17

This event is FREE. However, the beach does charge for parking. AMD/SFM is unable to cover this fee.

Shades for Migraine Beach Celebration Image with people holding pineapples wearing sunglasses and information listed in Event Details section

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Time

(Wednesday) 10:00 am

Location

Second Beach Middletown/Newport RI

315 Sachuest Point Rd

Organizer

Association of Migraine DisordersThe Association of Migraine Disorders (AMD) is devoted to expanding the understanding of migraine disease and its true scope. Because migraine is a full body condition with a broad spectrum of symptoms, AMD is focused on including many medical specialties in the management of this disease. The centerpiece of this effort is a comprehensive online course to accelerate the training of more medical professionals. For patients, AMD shares the opinions of experts in its series of short podcasts. AMD also believes that migraine has yet to capture the support of the general public and therefore it hosts Shades for Migraine, a playful, collaborative public awareness campaign. Finally, AMD strives to connect and grow an integrated migraine research community.

15junAll DayVirtual EventShare the Pain Behind the Smile(All Day: wednesday)

16jun9:30 amSFM Taking it to the Streets - Boston, MassachusettsShades for Migraine Takes on Boston9:30 am

Event Details

On June 16th, Shades for Migraine is taking it to the streets of Boston to educate the public and raise awareness about migraine.

Where: This is a walk around Boston that will start at Quincy Market

9:30-10:30 a.m. – Quincy Market

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Walk from Quincy Market to Boston Common/Public Gardens (.5 mile walk, will stay at Boston Common for a period of time)

11:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Train from Boston Common/Public Gardens to Fenway Park AMD will pay for volunteers’ train tickets.

It is completely optional to join us for the various stops on this tour. If you do not want to walk, you are more than welcome to come to just the Quincy Market portion of this event.

When: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16th. We will be wearing purple sunglasses and t-shirts, you won’t miss us!

What to bring: Upbeat energy and your friends and family! We will provide you with official SFM purple shades and informational handouts. Please bring snacks and water for yourself.

If severe weather occurs, this event may be moved to later in the day, another day or canceled.

This event is FREE. However, there may be a fee for parking. AMD/SFM is unable to cover any parking fees.

shades for migraine takes on boston with image of quincy market, statue, and fenway park

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Time

(Thursday) 9:30 am

Location

Quincy Market

206 S Market St

Organizer

18jun8:30 amVirtual/ Physical EventWalk/Run/Relax8:30 am

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