Eczema, a chronic skin disorder, affects an estimated 15 million individuals in the United States. October is National Eczema Awareness Month. National Eczema Awareness Month was established to spread awareness about eczema in order to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for eczema. During the month of October, Americans are encouraged to get involved and spread awareness in their communities. There are endless ways that you can make a difference. Here are a few ideas, as suggested by the National Eczema Association:

Awareness Ideas

School Assembly
Classroom Conversation
Workplace Postings
Field Trips

Fundraising Ideas

Golf tournament
Swim/Walk/Run/Bowl/Non-A-Thon
Bake sale
Letter-writing to friends & family
Car wash
Garage sales
Craft sales
Wristbands
School projects
Ladies shopping nights
Jeans days
Book fairs

Media Venues

Radio
Television
Newspaper
Local Magazines

How will you get involved?

For more information, visit http://www.nationaleczema.org/get_involved/awareness/.