Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day
January 26th, 2023
The 13th National Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day is on – January 26, 2023. Thirteen years ago, the Kawasaki Disease Foundation requested January 26th be designated as KD Awareness Day. The official declaration was sponsored by Senator Jim Webb of Virginia and Daniel Inouye of Hawaii and presented before the 111th Congress, 2nd session. This day is significant because, on January 26, 1961, Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki of Japan saw his first patient with the tell-tale signs of what would later be named Kawasaki Disease (KD).
How You Can Help.
There are many ways you can help The Kawasaki Disease Foundation on this historic day in order to bring awareness to parents, medical professionals, educators, and contributors.
Meet Our KDF Youth Board!
KDF Youth is a KD Foundation program created by youth for youth. The group was launched in September 2020 to increase Kawasaki Disease (KD) awareness among youth and teenagers.
Join the KDF 1000k Virtual Race!
Join the KDF’s 1000k virtual race designed to support the efforts of the KD Foundation that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose at your own pace and time.
KAWASAKI DISEASE AWARENESS DAY
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Sometimes the best way to help is to share! Help spread the word about Kawasaki Disease on January 26th, 2023.
Join us in our quest to bring awareness to Kawasaki Disease!