Awareness Ideas

The WSA volunteers/families host walks across the country during the month of May, which raises funds for programming, research and scholarships. All events benefiting the WSA will be promoted via mail, email and internet (website and social media outlets). In addition to walks, there are many more fundraisers and awareness efforts that can happen.

If you're interested in hosting a fundraiser, check out these great ideas.

We want to know when you're spreading awareness! Be sure to email us at info@williams-syndrome.org to share your awareness events, proclamations, and fundraisers!

Contact Local Government Officials for Proclamation

Work to get WS on your local government’s mind. Ask a member of your state government (Representative, Senator, Governor or local Mayor) to issue a proclamation, declaring May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month and recognizing the great work of local volunteers and the national Williams Syndrome Association. We’ll provide you with an information packet to present to your government representatives in support of your request, or use this sample proclamation wording document to submit your request to your state government online.

Awareness Displays

This idea is perfect for those with a knack for the creative! Displays can be set up in school showcases or on bulletin boards at local libraries, churches and/or community centers to help spread the word about Williams syndrome. You will want to approach centers as early in the year as possible to tell them about Williams Syndrome Awareness Month and reserve a time for your display. Display times during awareness month are preferable, but if that time frame is not available, any time leading up to May will be fine. Awareness is perfect for ANY time of year! Displays often contain the following: photos of local individuals with Williams syndrome who folks may recognize; local events, general information about Williams syndrome and the WSA, illustrations or something 3D to demonstrate the WS deletion, WSA materials, etc. The national office has resources to help you put together a great display. Don’t hesitate to ask!

Spread Knowledge & Information

Have these at the ready to hand to people who may not know what Williams syndrome is and start a conversation! Download and print here.

Presentations

Many parents and individuals with Williams syndrome take time during awareness month to share their story and educate classes (or work colleagues) about Williams syndrome. Whether you prepare a comprehensive presentation or simply ask your child’s teacher for a few moments to tell students about Williams syndrome, you’ll be making a difference and raising awareness! The WSA will be happy to provide you with facts and figures for the more detailed presentations. We also have templates you can use for your presentation slides, complete with our branding colors! Email us at info@williams-syndrome.org for assistance.

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Awareness Ideas

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