What is European EoE Day?

European Eosinophilic Oesophagitis Day is a great chance to bring together patient associations and medical communities from a number of European countries. This way we can team up, work together and raise the profile of this emerging disease which is largely unknown today.

On 22 May, street events are to be held across several European countries to enhance awareness about EoE. Talks, performances and rallies of all kinds will bring this disease into the spotlight.

Starting in early May, we’ll also be increasing the visibility of eosinophilic oesophagitis on social media with news, challenges, teaser videos and more.

Who's getting involved?

This first European EoE Day features the direct involvement of:

UK – EOS NETWORK – Eosinophilic Network

FRANCE – APIMEO – Association Pour l”Information sur les Maladies a Eosinophiles

ITALY – ESEO – Associazione di famiglie contro l’esofagite eosinofila

SPAIN – AEDESEO– Asociación Española de la Esofagitis Eosinofílica

EUREOS –European Society of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

 

We are also supported by:

USA – APFED – American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders

AUSTRALIA – ausEE Inc. – Australia Eosinophilic Diseases

If you’d like to take part in European EoE Day or run an event, please feel free to email us at info@europeaneoeday.org

Help us to #Letitpassthrough. Share the challenge, a video or a photo with your story on your social media. Remember to always tag it with #Letitpassthrough.

You can download the campaign materials from ‘Materials’ on this website. Make sure to spread the word and we’ll reach more people.

Why hold a European EoE Day?

Eosinophilic oesophagitis is an emerging disease that’s largely unknown. So we need to raise its profile and get more support to achieve:

  • Shorter diagnostic delays.
  • More non-invasive diagnostic methods.
  • More doctors or interdisciplinary teams familiar with the disease to manage it successfully while not neglecting the patient's quality of life.
  • Access to specific drugs.
  • Funding for available drugs.
  • Professional help in dietary approaches.