GM1 Day

Help Raise GM1 Awareness.

on May 23rd.

The goal of this day is to bring recognition for GM1 gangliosidosis to broaden awareness of this devastating and fatal disease.

Uniting Globally For GM1 Day Awareness

Let’s unite globally for GM1 Day awareness on May 23rd. We hope to build a diverse international community and to unite as one to build momentum for our cause each and every year! Organized by the Cure GM1 Foundation in collaboration with multiple patient advocacy groups, International GM1 gangliosidosis Awareness Day is a worldwide movement.

10 Easy Ways To raise awareness of gM1

We invite everyone, from patients, caregivers, families, clinicians, researchers, biotech representatives, policymakers, and anyone with an interest to participate in spreading awareness and taking action to help those affected by GM1 gangliosidosis. Collectively, we can make big change.

International GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day 2026 coloring page with lion and Let's Get Loud For GM1 text from Cure GM1 Foundation

Request A GM1 Day Proclamation

Reach out to your representatives or government officials and urge them to observe this critical day for raising awareness of GM1! The process is quick and easy, and we can provide the information you need to get started.

Your voice can make a significant difference. For instructions and more information on how you can contribute to this cause, please Contact Us. Together, we can mark this day on the calendar as a symbol of hope and progress for the community.

Family receiving a GM1 awareness proclamation from a Village of Rantoul official
Law family and extended family welcomed by the California State Senate in memory of Violet
Young child holding an official proclamation in a state capitol building surrounded by military flags
Hand in Hand gegen Tay-Sachs und Sandhoff German organization logo with family figures in a heart
Insieme per Giuseppe Italian GM1 Gangliosidosis association logo with rainbow heart and child profile
DOCE Brazilian national association logo for combating Tay-Sachs and other gangliosidoses
International GM1 Gangliosidosis Awareness Day May 23rd official logo with crossed fingers icon
The Gene Giraffe Project logo with cartoon giraffe wearing glasses and holding a magic wand
Cure GM1 Foundation logo - bear holding a heart
B Brave Foundation logo with yellow sun icon on green background
NTSAD National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases organization logo in purple