SWEAT IS A
GOOD THING
but what if you can't sweat?
The inability to sweat is just one of the symptoms
people with Fabry Disease suffer from.
This April we're raising awareness about this rare disease.
Break a sweat for Fabry.
Help spread awareness.
Get your sweat on and
post your picture on social media.
Get your sweat on
Get up, run, play, dance, work out. Whatever gets you going.
Take a selfie
Capture your energy.
Let us see you break a sweat.
Share on social media
Use the hashtag #BreakASweatForFabry and add some sweat emojis 😅
Challenge your friends
Tag your friends and
challenge them to #BreakASweatForFabry
All around the globe people are taking the challenge.
#BreakASweatForFabry
For every diagnosed Fabry patient,
there are 10 more who don't know
about their condition. Yet.
What is Fabry Disease?
Fabry disease is a rare, genetic condition which is estimated to affect around 1 in 100,000 people.
Fabry patients lack an enzyme that's supposed to break down certain fats in the body.
As a result these fats continue to build up in body cells, causing damage to organs.
This leads to a range of symptoms, which vary from one person to another.
Brain and nerves
- Burning in hands and feet
- Intolerance to heat/cold
- Pain
- Feeling dizzy
- Stroke risk
Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart failure/attack risk
- Enlarged heart
Kidneys
- Decreased kidney function
- Kidney failure
Eyes and ears
- Cloud vision (cataracts)
- Hearing loss (in children)
- Ringing in ears
Skin
- Red/purple rash in lower abdomen
- Sweating less than normal
Gastro Intestinal
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Cramps
- Bloating and frequent gas
- Constipation
Psychological
- Depression
- Anxiety
Other
- Cough/wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness that is not relieved by rest or sleep
Take the challenge.
Get your sweat on, take a picture, and share it.
#BreakASweatForFabry
Get involved
Download campaign material
Printable posters
area with these A3 posters.
Social media pack
profile pic and cover photo.
Facebook frame
with a custom frame.
1 in 100,000 people suffer from Fabry Disease
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