PWS Awareness Month 2026:

PWS Awareness Day will be celebrated on 15th May this year. This reflects that PWS is caused by a genetic abnormality involving chromosome 15.

Schools:

We’re asking schools to ‘Go orange for PWS’,  inviting pupils to wear something orange, instead of their uniform and donate £1 to PWS Stronger Together.

We have created ‘Go orange’ packs of resources for schools, so the day can also be a learning opportunity for pupils, helping them understand the condition and how they can help to support people with PWS.

This year we’re inviting everyone to ‘Go Orange’ on 15th May to spread awareness of Prader-Willi Syndrome and raise vital funds for support and research for PWS.

Schools:  Please register your interest here to find out more and download everything you need to make the day a success.

2025: Raising the Bar for Awareness and Action

May 2025 was an unforgettable PWS Awareness Month for our community – and a true celebration of what we can achieve together through the PWS Stronger Together Partnership.

You danced, stretched, rolled, walked, and wiggled your way through Move It May, clocking up thousands of active minutes and inspiring others to get moving in support of Prader-Willi Syndrome awareness.

On 30th May, 18 iconic landmarks across the UK lit up orange as part of our Glow Orange campaign – from city centres to coastlines – helping shine a national spotlight on PWS. Social media turned a sea of orange as individuals, schools, and communities came together to Go Orange and show their support.

Our campaign gained national recognition, with coverage in major outlets and a major step forward at our House of Lords event, where we raised awareness directly with key decision-makers.

We also shared the exciting news that Soleno Therapeutics has submitted DCCR for review to the European Medicines Agency – a positive milestone in our journey toward better treatment options.

2024: Lighting Up the UK Orange

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May 2024 was an incredible PWS Awareness Month for our community. The first Awareness Month of the PWS Stronger Together Partnership. 

You ran, walked, swam, clapped and bum-shuffled virtually around the whole of the UK—covering an amazing 2,500 kilometres and clocking up over 59,000 Move It May Minutes!

An incredible 39 national landmarks lit up orange on 31st May 2024, shining a light on Prader-Willi Syndrome across the country. Our campaign was featured in 46 pieces of coverage in regional and national newspapers, helping us spread awareness further than ever before.

None of this would have been possible without the support of our wonderful community.  We want to thank everyone who joined in to light up the UK orange in conjunction with Glow Orange on Friday, 31st May.

Looking Ahead

At PWS Stronger Together, we believe every May is a chance to amplify our community’s voices, educate the wider public and stand united for change. Thank you to every family, professional, donor and friend who supported us these last two years.

We will continue to keep working to ensure everyone with PWS gets the understanding and support they deserve.

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