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INVITE: The “Catching Butterflies” event
You're all invited to the culminating event for the 2016 International Thyroid Awareness Week that will be held at the Fisher Mall Event Center on May 28, 2016, Saturday.
Thyroid disorders affect millions
of Filipinos, yet very few are aware of them. One in 11 Filipino adults has
goiter, and around one in 12 Filipino adults suffers from some form of thyroid
disease. It is estimated that eight out of every 1000 children worldwide are
affected by thyroid disease.
Awareness should never be overlooked because
it could save someone’s life and help so many other people in the process. The
International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) is the perfect opportunity to learn
more about how the thyroid gland and the thyroid disorders that affect one’s
metabolism.
Not a lot of people know how important the
thyroid is when it comes to growth and development. The thyroid is a small
butterfly-shaped organ in the neck, and produces thyroid hormone. If something
is wrong with the thyroid, it can result to hormonal imbalances that if undiagnosed
and left untreated, can have a harmful effect on brain development, growth,
puberty and well-being. The ITAW’s objective is to help mothers and pregnant
women spot the signs and symptoms early so they can be cured treated and
children can then live normal and healthy lives afterwards.
The theme of the week-long event
is known as “Catching Butterflies: Spotting the Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders
in Children.” The event will have two colorful mascots representing the two
different thyroid disorders.
HYPO, the green-blue, slow and sluggish
butterfly represents hypothyroidism; and HYPER, the pink, thin and overly
active butterfly represents hyperthyroidism. Apart from being very colorful,
the two mascots show how thyroid disease can affect children’s minds, bodies
and metabolism.
The use of the HYPO and HYPER mascots
makes it easier for both children and parents to understand the difference
between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. It also gets rid of the fear of
disorders since it is much easier to grasp thanks to the mascots’ descriptions.
The main objective of this event
is to raise awareness of thyroid disorders in children and in pregnant women. Apart
from having a lecture, there will also be a screening and a checkup for those
with the symptoms of thyroid disorder, as well as consultation and compliance
in treatment.
The “Catching Butterflies” event
will cover more than just health awareness; there are tons of events that will
make it enjoyable. Going with the theme of pretty butterflies to represent the
thyroid gland, there will be exciting prizes, butterfly clay art, caricature,
cookies, dance numbers, mascots, and so much more.
I hope you can all attend this event!
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