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Show your support for Migraine and Headache Awareness Month! Review the great activities planned for June. You can: educate yourself through webinars and training sessions; participate in a race; share on social media; wear shades on June 21; and rally against Chronic Migraine on June 29. Check out the organizations and activities below to find a variety of ways to participate and spread awareness.

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june 2023

06junAll DayVeterans with Headache DiseasesMHAM Observance Day(All Day: tuesday)

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans are more likely to develop migraine and headache diseases. Many researchers believe this occurs as a result of their service in

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans are more likely to develop migraine and headache diseases. Many researchers believe this occurs as a result of their service in the military. According to a 2021 study from Yale University and the Veterans Health Administration, 35% of veterans have migraine or chronic headache. A significant portion of those also have traumatic brain injuries. We are committed to advocating for the veterans who have served us.

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All Day (Tuesday)

07junAll DayIn RemembranceMHAM Observance Day(All Day: wednesday)

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During #MHAM, we honor those we’ve lost to migraine/headache disease. Please light a candle or light your home with a purple light on June 7 at

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During #MHAM, we honor those we’ve lost to migraine/headache disease. Please light a candle or light your home with a purple light on June 7 at 6pm EST in remembrance. Then take a picture and share it on social media with #ShineALight.

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All Day (Wednesday)

17jun8:30 am12:30 pmMiles for Migraine Buffalo2 Mile Walk - 5K Run - Relax8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Meet your fitness goals while supporting a great cause! Register for @milesformigraine’s FREE Buffalo Walk/Run/Relax event on 6/17, and help fund research + education for migraine & headache disorders at

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(Saturday) 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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Delaware Park

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Miles for Migraine

Miles for Migraine creates live, patient-participatory events that reduce the burden of isolation and stigma for people with migraine and headache diseases, and their caregivers. It builds community by bringing people together at fun walk/runs and through educational and support programs. Miles for Migraine also has programs specifically focused on engaging and supporting adolescents. Its programs foster empowerment, increase disease awareness, teach skills to advocate for better access to treatments and raise funds for headache fellowship programs.

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18junAll DayHeadache Diseases and MenMHAM Observance Day(All Day: sunday)

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Today we’re acknowledging the millions of men who are living with headache disease. Headache is gender blind. The pain is real for men too. If you are a man living

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Today we’re acknowledging the millions of men who are living with headache disease. Headache is gender blind. The pain is real for men too. If you are a man living with the symptoms of headache, migraine or cluster take the steps to get an accurate diagnosis. You deserve treatment and relief.

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All Day (Sunday)

19junAll DayDisparities in HeadacheMHAM Observance Day(All Day: monday)

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We call on all people living with headache diseases to join us in fighting systemic racism and unconscious biases to eliminate health disparities. African Americans bear the brunt

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We call on all people living with headache diseases to join us in fighting systemic racism and unconscious biases to eliminate health disparities. African Americans bear the brunt of existing healthcare challenges, especially when related to headache diseases. We seek to advance this conversation on Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”), a holiday that commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. CHAMP is gathering resources for the black community in hopes that it helps on your headache journey.

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All Day (Monday)

21junAll DayShades for MigraineMHAM Observance Day(All Day: wednesday)

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Shades For Migraine is a campaign hosted by the Association of Migraine Disorders to promote migraine awareness. There are 1 billion people worldwide living with migraine,

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Shades For Migraine is a campaign hosted by the Association of Migraine Disorders to promote migraine awareness. There are 1 billion people worldwide living with migraine, but the number of those impacted is much greater. Put on your shades on June 21st to show you care for people living with migraine disease. To take part, all you have to do is follow these simple steps:

SNAP a photo in your shades
SHARE it to social media and use #ShadesForMigraine⁠
CHALLENGE 3 others to do the same!

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All Day (Wednesday)

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Association of Migraine Disorders

The 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.

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23jun11:00 am12:00 pmMigraine During Pregnancy & Lactation11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Peretz is a Certified Headache Specialist and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Stanford School of Medicine. She is passionate about the neurological health and wellness of women,

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Dr. Peretz is a Certified Headache Specialist and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Stanford School of Medicine. She is passionate about the neurological health and wellness of women, and leads patient education initiatives on migraine during pregnancy for the American Headache Society. We will be going live in the Migraine Meanderings Facebook group and there will be opportunities for live Q&A. We hope you will join us!

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(Friday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Migraine Meanderings

Shoshana Lipson is a patient advocate and the founder of Migraine Meanderings, which has built a fast growing, large Facebook group which seeks to support, guide and educate people with migraine navigating the new CGRP medications FDA approved in 2018 (Aimovig, Ajovy, Emgality) as well as the new and emerging treatments (Ubrelvy, Reyvow, Vyepti, Atogepant, Rimegepant, Vazegepant, Nerivio). Shoshana collaborates with CHAMP: The Coalition for Headache & Migraine Patients, as well as other organizations and leaders who are advocates for people with migraine, and is a contributing writer for Migraine.com, US Pain Foundation and My Chronic Brain.

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24junAll DayCure for Cluster Virtual 5K(All Day)

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A virtual 5k can be run or walked at any location so that you can join us from anywhere in the world. You can use a treadmill at

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A virtual 5k can be run or walked at any location so that you can join us from anywhere in the world. You can use a treadmill at home or in a gym. You can run outside in your neighborhood or at a local park. You can bring your children, use strollers, or participate in a wheelchair. There’s no time limit, so you can run or walk 3.1 miles (5 kilometers) at your own pace. Your pets can even participate with you!

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June 24 (Saturday)

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Clusterbusters

Clusterbusters is dedicated to raising awareness for cluster headache. This form of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia is considered more painful than childbirth, kidney stones, and gunshot wounds. Cluster headaches are often nicknamed “suicide headaches,” and respond best to high-flow oxygen. Clusterbusters furthers cluster headache research by partnering with and advising medical professionals and innovators to develop new treatments. It educates medical professionals and the patient community in order to reduce time to diagnosis and increase access to appropriate treatments. Clusterbusters’ online and face-to-face support and education helps patients lead their best lives, and sometimes saves lives.

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29junAll DayChronic Migraine Awareness DayMHAM Observance Day(All Day: thursday)

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June 29 is Chronic Migraine Awareness Day acknowledging the estimated six million people living with this disease. CMA Day strives to end the stigma and bring awareness to chronic migraine.

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June 29 is Chronic Migraine Awareness Day acknowledging the estimated six million people living with this disease. CMA Day strives to end the stigma and bring awareness to chronic migraine. In 2023 we’re planning our second annual CMA Day Festival, held on CMA Day, June
29. This event will have patient voices and medical professionals speaking on chronic migraine. Additionally we will have vendors, and family activities attracting a larger audience.

#CMAware #migraine #ChronicMigraine #MHAM2023 #CMADAY2023 #RallyAgainstChronicMigraine

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All Day (Thursday)

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Chronic Migraine Awareness, Inc.

CMA, Inc is committed to being the voice of the chronic migraine community. This is accomplished by supporting, educating, and empowering people in their health journey with online peer to peer global support groups, social media campaigns and in-person events.

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