Essential Tremor Awareness Month

Essential Tremor Awareness Month focuses on essential tremor (ET), a common yet often misunderstood neurological condition. During this thrity-one day event, people around the world participate in activities to spread knowledge about ET, which affects millions.

In celebration of this ET Awareness Month, organizations aim to increase public understanding and reduce the stigma associated with this condition. Through various campaigns, this event highlights how essential tremors can impact daily life, making tasks like eating and writing challenging!

How to Celebrate Essential Tremor Awareness Month

Host a Shaky Bake Sale

Get those aprons on and bake some treats! Host a bake sale to raise awareness and funds for essential tremor research. Invite neighbors and friends to donate their favorite goodies. This provides not only a delicious way to show support, but also to start conversations and improve public understanding of Essential Tremors.

Shake It Up Dance Party

Organize a dance party with a twist. Create a playlist that makes everyone move and shake. Charge a small entry fee and donate the proceeds to essential tremor organizations. Dancing for a cause has never been more fun!

Wobble Walkathon

Put on those walking shoes and plan a walkathon in your local park. Encourage participants to wear wobbly accessories like silly hats or shaky socks. This event not only raises awareness but also promotes healthy living.

Tremor Talk Time

Arrange a small gathering to discuss essential tremors. Invite a guest speaker or share informational videos. Make it a cozy event with tea and snacks. Learning about ET can be enlightening and engaging.

Social Media Shout-Outs

Take to your social media platforms and share facts about essential tremors, then encourage your followers to do the same. Make the internet buzz with awareness!

Reasons for Celebrating Essential Tremor Awareness Month

Essential Tremor Awareness Month is celebrated to educate the public about this prevalent disorder. Essential tremor is often confused with Parkinson’s disease but is much more common.

Raising awareness helps in early diagnosis and better management of the condition, encouraging more communities and medical staff to be more involved with care.

It also provides support to those living with ET, encouraging them to share their experiences and connect with others. By spreading knowledge, the aim is to foster a more compassionate and informed society that understands the challenges faced by those with essential tremors​.

History of Essential Tremor Awareness Month

Essential Tremor Awareness Month began in 2010, initiated by the International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF). The goal was to bring more attention to essential tremor (ET), a common but often misunderstood neurological condition.

Representative Dennis Moore (D-KS) played a crucial role by introducing House Resolution 1264. This resolution officially recognized March as National Essential Tremor Awareness Month. The campaign aimed to educate the public about ET and support those affected by it​.

For three years, the IETF worked diligently to gain legislative support. Their efforts included numerous meetings with lawmakers and their staff. And their work paid off because, finally, in December 2010, the resolution passed with bipartisan support. This achievement was a significant step forward in raising awareness, showing support and advocating for those living with essential tremors​!