Adrenal Disease Awareness Month
Help us make our #AADAM2026 fundraising goal!
April is Adrenal Disease Awareness Month
NADF is excited to offer a variety of activities throughout the month in recognition of our incredible community at home and abroad. Join us in:
NADF encourages our community to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and revisit key educational resources throughout the month. Follow along and help spread the word using #AADAM2026 on social media.
Important updates and event details will be shared throughout the month. Please check NADF’s calendar regularly for the latest information. Let’s work together to raise awareness using NADF’s tools and resources!
Follow us on social media for announcements, registration updates, and conferences and events from other organizations that may be of interest to the NADF community.
International Adrenal Disease Awareness Day on April 7th
Light Up Landmarks around the country campaign
Adrenal Disease Awareness Proclamations across the country
“Adrenal Disease Looks Like Me” interactive photo campaign
Stride for Awareness virtual walk
“Connecting the Dots in Adrenal Care”: A virtual conference on April 17th (free—register here for link)
And more!
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Connecting the Dots in Adrenal Care Conference
Recording coming soon!
A virtual patient/provider roundtable event featuring presenters Dr. Elizabeth Regan, Dr. Joshua Stilley, Dr. Smita Abraham, and Dr. Selma Witchel, with audience Q+A.
Welcome and Conference Overview
Kalina Warren, NADF Executive Director
Erin Foley, MPH, NADF Co-President
The Road to Better Treatment For Adrenal Insufficiency: Registry to Research
Led by Elizabeth Regan, MD, PhD
Panelists: Aaron Beebout and Jill Spangerberg, DVM, PhD
Emergency Care—ER, EMS & You: How to Be Prepared When It Matters Most
Led by Joshua Stilley, MD, FACEP FAEMS
Panelists: Jessica Cella and Jonathan Powell, PhD, NRP
Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: Why Doctors Need to Hear You and How To Make That Happen
Led by Smita Abraham, MD & Selma Witchel, MD
Panelists: Susan Majka and Kelly Ann McDonald
How to light up your city for adrenal disease awareness month
Lake Eola Fountain, Orlando, FL - 2025
STEP 1: SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST
Identify potential landmarks—buildings, bridges, homes, stadiums, and other local points of interest—in your area that offer to illuminate landmarks for a specific cause. Complete any applications or request forms required by the landmark you are asking to light up. Use our template letter to submit the request.
STEP 2: Let NADF know
Once your landmark has confirmed let us know. Fill out the Contact Us form and write the name of the landmark or building in the “Comment” section.
STEP 3: PROMOTE YOUR MONUMENT!
Make your local community aware by sharing pictures on social media. Please tag NADF using #AADAM2026!
Light up your home for Adrenal Diseases Awareness!
You can also show your support from the comfort of your home. We want to encourage as many people as possible to participate in Light Up for Adrenal Awareness Month and we hope that some of these creative tips will help prepare you to illuminate your home.
STEP 1: SHOWCASE YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE
Use blue window paint and colors to create a work of art that fills the windows of your home.
STEP 2: USE BLUE LIGHTBULBS
Replace the light bulbs inside and outside with blue colored bulbs, or hang blue string lights around your home.
STEP 3: DOCUMENT AND SHARE
Take a picture of yourself with the illuminations or decorations you displayed and post it on your social media. Be sure to tag NADF and use #AADAM2026.
We are excited to see all the creative ways people participate in 2026!
NADF Community Engagement Manager Vanessa O’Rourke brought the lights to Austin, TX in 2025
Participating cities and landmarks - 2026
April 4: Detroit, MI - Campus Martius Park
April 4: Ypsilanti, MI water tower
April 25: Austin, TX
How to Request a Proclamation in your Municipality
NADF Community Engagement Manager Vanessa O’Rourke receives a proclamation, Austin, TX, 2025.
STEP 1: SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST
Download the letter template provided below and adjust it to reflect your personal story. Email it or print and send to your local government office. They will contact you with a time and place to receive your proclamation.
STEP 2: LET NADF KNOW
Once your landmark has confirmed let us know. Fill out the Contact Us form and write the name of your municipality in the “Comment” section.
STEP 3: PROMOTE YOUR MONUMENT!
Make your local community aware by sharing pictures on social media. Please tag NADF using #AADAM2026!
Participating cities - 2026
Detroit, MI
Orlando, FL
Pittsburgh, PA
How To Participate in #ADLOOKSLikeMe Social Media Campaign
STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR PHOTO
We want to showcase the real stories behind adrenal disease. Whether you’re sharing a great day or a couch day, each picture helps shape the broader picture of adrenal disease.
STEP 2: SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Upload your photo to your social media profile of choice.
STEP 3: USE TAGS TO ENTER OUR RAFFLE
Use #ADLooksLikeMe and #AADAM2026 + tag NADF to have your photo reshared and your name entered into our AADAM t-shirt raffle!
