Migraine Advocacy: Giving Voice to the Invisible
Migraine advocacy is the most powerful way to bring both hope and change. So many with this debilitating disease suffer in silence or feel they are alone. For the person living with migraine, having an understanding from all people in their lives could be a game changer. Through understanding comes empathy and compassion. So how…
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
Sarah Rathsack Written by Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM) is a time to expand advocacy and participate in building migraine and headache awareness. For an entire month, we dedicate our efforts to raising awareness about migraine and assisting patients in managing their pain. This period culminates on June 29th, observed as Chronic Migraine Awareness…
Announcing our ACT Now Superstars of 2022/2023
Miles for Migraine just completed its third advocacy training program for fellows and patients across the country called ACT Now resulting in some superstars. ACT is an acronym for Advocacy Connection Team. The training covers various topics associated with advocacy for doctors, patients, and caregivers. These participants go through a 9-month training program with monthly…
Mothering with Migraine by Jennifer Evan
Jennifer Evan, MD Dr. Jennifer Evan, MD is a neurologist in Aurora, CO. Dr. Evan has extensive experience in Headache. She is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Read More of Jennifer’s Work Mothering with migraine is complicated. Migraine is ubiquitous, affecting over 1 billion people in the world, with a lifetime prevalence upwards…
Dr. Suraj Malhan: Advocacy in Neurology
Dr. Suraj Malhan is an example of how individuals can use personal experiences to drive change and make a difference in the lives of others. By sharing his story, he is advocating for better understanding, treatment, and support for people with migraine. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories project is a platform for individuals to share…
Advocacy Starts with Me
Advocacy starts with me. But where do I begin? Miles for Migraine is a great way to start. From educational events to walk/run/relax events across the country, advocacy starts with me. There are many ways to volunteer, fundraise and connect with others with migraine and headache disorders. Advocacy Starts with Me There are many different…
How Does Migraine Affect the Black Community Differently?Â
Courtney White, M.D. Courtney S White, MD is a neurologist and headache medicine specialist in Philadelphia, PA. Read More “I’ve had headaches since I was in middle school. I just thought all young girls get them.” I often remember my patient saying this to me when I diagnosed her with chronic migraine. A disease that…
Brittany’s Migraine Advocacy Story
Brittany’s migraine advocacy story is written and told by Brittany S. and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to individuals that…
Light Can be Found in Darkness with Advocacy
Light Can be Found in Darkness with Advocacy is written and told by Larua L. and edited by Miles for Migraine team. Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it…
Migraine Advocacy in the Emergency Room
Migraine advocacy in the emergency room is written and told by Kelly A. and edited by Miles for Migraine team.  Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to…
From In-Patient Interview to Migraine Advocate
Alexis Z’s advocacy story is written and told by Alexis and edited by Miles for Migraine team.  Miles for Migraine’s Advocacy Stories highlights the many different ways that health advocacy shows up as individuals advocate for themselves and others. This project is not limited to migraine and other headache disorders, nor is it limited to individuals that…
Miles for Migraine Volunteer Appreciation
It is Migraine and Headache Disorder Awareness Month. Although it’s June, we have volunteers that work year-round to make it a better migraine world. We’d like to introduce you to and show some extra appreciation to some of our most active volunteers. Without volunteers, non-profit organizations can not function. Volunteering for Miles for Migraine comes…