Getting a proclamation for your state or for your city is a really good way to bring attention to brachial plexus injuries.  It can be done in a ceremonial way - have the family member who is injured present - have a candle lighting ceremony - involve the press.  We are working hard to achieve a National Proclamation in 2005.

Bringing brachial plexus injury awareness to your religious community can be very inspiring for many people - including the family member who is injured.

This is a good way to share about your feelings, your reality. You may reach many families in their childbearing years and offer them information about risk factors as well.

We hope that this is something you will choose to get involved in this year. Make arrangements with your place of worship first. Donate a flower arrangement for services that week in recognition of Awareness Week. Donate and light a candle in recognition of Awareness Week. Share with the congregation during a sharing time (joys & sorrows) or give a "sermon". Submit and article or notice in religious newsletters or papers. Hand out literature during a tea and coffee gathering after services.