Supporting migraine research is important to me as I have suffered with this disease for over 24 years. Unfortunately, not enough attention is given to it. Migraine ranks in the top 20 of the world's most disabling medical illnesses. Nearly 1 in 4 households include someone with migraine. 14 million people or about 4% experience attacks on a near-daily basis. For more than 90% of all sufferers, migraine interferes with their education, career and social activities.
Migraine disproportionately affects women, with approximately 22 million female sufferers in the United States. Three times as many women as men suffer from migraine in adulthood. More severe and more frequent attacks often result from fluctuations in estrogen levels. Depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances are common for those with chronic migraine.
Children also suffer from migraine, which has been reported in children as young as 18 months old. The illness often goes undiagnosed in children. Migraine tends to run in families. If one parent suffers from migraine, there is a 40% chance a child will suffer. If both parents suffer, the chance rises to 90%. About 10% of school-age children suffer from migraine. Half of all migraine sufferers have their first attack before the age of 12.
This disease effects women and children the most. Because Avon represents women and their families, I felt that this was a great way to bring attention to a disease that is not common knowledge. This event is to raise awareness and funds for the Migraine Research Foundation, in which 30% of all proceeds will go to them. This donation will fund critical research that is desperately needed.
So please, shop the eBoutique and take advantage of the many specials Avon has to offer. This event will run through August 3, 2011. When you checkout, you must use the promo code MRF2011 in order to link your order to this event. Click here to get started!
For more information please visit www.migraineresearchfoundation.org and visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/migraineresearch and "Like" their page!
Thank you in advance from myself and all other migraine sufferers in the world!
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