Support World Sjögren’s Day: 5 Ways to Make a Difference

World Sjögren’s Day is celebrated every year on July 23rd to raise much-needed awareness for Sjögren's disease and the people who live with the complexities of this autoimmune disease. The Sjögren's Foundation created World Sjögren's Day in 2005 to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Henrik Sjögren, the ophthalmologist who discovered the disease. Today, you can make a significant difference to help increase education and awareness for Sjögren’s.

Here are 5 meaningful ways to get involved:

Share the Facts | Spread the Word on Social | Wear Blue | Start a Conversation | Double Your Donation

1. Share the Facts

Raise awareness by helping others understand Sjögren’s disease.
Many people, even within the medical community, underestimate how serious, complex and far-reaching Sjögren’s is. Sharing the facts helps shift perceptions and educate others. Download and share our Sjögren's Disease Fact Sheet.

Ways to share:

Email or print our Sjögren's disease fact sheet to share with your community or workplace
Include it in your organization’s next newsletter or staff update
Post it in common areas or bring it to events

2. Spread the Word on Social Media

Use your voice to raise awareness.
Social media is a powerful way to educate others about the seriousness of Sjögren’s disease. Whether you're living with the disease, supporting someone who is, or part of a healthcare or advocacy organization, every post helps people understand more about what Sjögren’s really is.

Ways to engage:

Share downloadable graphics on your channels (see below)
Use the hashtag #WorldSjögrensDay
Tag the Sjögren's Foundation so we can amplify your voice

Click and download each image below to share on your social media profiles.

Sjögren's is serious, systemic and prevalent

Sjögren's affects as many as four million Americans.

2nd most common rheumatic autoimmune disease

You can create your own post or copy the content below to get started:

Today is World Sjögren’s Day. Sjögren’s disease is a serious, prevalent, and complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people but it’s still misunderstood. I’m joining the Sjögren's Foundation to raise awareness and show support. Learn more about Sjögren's at sjogrens.org #WorldSjögrensDay #SjögrensDisease
Sjögren’s is more than dry eyes and dry mouth. It can affect the entire body like the joints, lungs, kidneys, and nerves. It can affect every part of daily life. On #WorldSjögrensDay, I’m joining the Sjögren's Foundation to share the facts to help more people understand.
My reason for raising awareness this World Sjögren’s Day: [Insert your reason here - e.g., "my sister," "my own journey," "the patients I care for," etc.] Sjögren’s is serious, systemic, and underrecognized. I’m proud to join the Sjögren's Foundation in bringing a better understanding to this disease. #WorldSjögrensDay

3. Wear Blue on July 23rd

Show your support in a visible way.
Wearing blue is a simple act that sparks connection and conversation. When done as a group, it’s even more powerful.

Ways to participate:

Post a photo of yourself or your team wearing blue (tag the Sjögren's Foundation and #WorldSjögrensDay)
Encourage local landmarks to “light up blue”
Add awareness ribbons or signage to your workplace

4. Start a Conversation

Help challenge common myths and misunderstandings.
Despite how common Sjögren’s is, it's still misunderstood. By speaking up, you help correct outdated assumptions and bring the seriousness of this disease into clearer focus. Use our fact sheet to get the conversation started.

Ideas to consider:

Bring up Sjögren’s at your next staff meeting or community gathering
Plan a “Lunch & Learn” at your workplace, faith group, or community center to raise awareness.
Send a note or email to your network highlighting World Sjögren’s Day and why it matters to you.
Start a thread or post online sharing a fact about Sjögren’s or your personal connection to the disease.

5. Make a Gift in Honor

Your generosity helps power progress in research, education and advocacy.
Sjögren’s is more than dry eyes and dry mouth. It’s a complex, systemic autoimmune disease. Your gift fuels efforts to raise awareness, provide patient resources, educate healthcare professionals, and research. All World Sjögren's Day gifts will be doubled — up to $30,000 — thanks to a generous match from Amgen. That means for every dollar you donate, Amgen will give the same amount. If you give $100, Amgen gives $100. It’s an easy way to make your support go twice as far!

Donate and double your gift today!

Thank you to the following partners for their support of our World Sjögren's Day efforts:

World Sjögren's Day Campaign Sponsor

Matching Gift Sponsor