Facial Pain Association Puts A Spotlight On Those Living With Neuropathic Facial Pain During Facial Pain Awareness Month

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Buildings and monuments around the world light up teal to show support

SUWANEE, Ga., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout the month of October, the Facial Pain Association (FPA) celebrates Facial Pain Awareness Month by honoring those living with neuropathic facial pain. The following days and conditions are highlighted during the month:

Oct. 7: Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day
Oct. 10: Geniculate Neuralgia Awareness Day
Oct. 14: Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Awareness Day
Oct. 25: Occipital Neuralgia Awareness Day

Neuropathic facial pain refers to pain experienced in any part of the face, including the eyes and mouth. Simple activities such as smiling, talking, eating, or brushing your teeth can cause immense pain lasting several minutes or hours, multiple times a day. Left misdiagnosed and/or untreated, neuropathic facial pain can have a debilitating impact on a person's life.

"Facial pain is often misunderstood, including by many healthcare professionals, leaving patients on a long and frustrating road before arriving at a proper diagnosis and treatment plan," emphasized Dr. Raymond Sekula, Chair of the FPA's Medical Advisory Board and Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Columbia University Department of Neurological Surgery. "The most important way to expedite the patient's journey toward pain relief starts with awareness."

Over 30 buildings, bridges, and monuments will light up in teal to shine a light on neuropathic facial pain and show support for the facial pain community. Participants include famous skyscrapers, bridges, and sports stadiums to small town village halls. A list of participating locations can be found here ( )

"Shining a teal light on our community helps amplify awareness of neuropathic facial pain and shows support for those living with this challenge," expressed Melissa Baumbick, CEO
of the Facial Pain Association. "Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our dedicated volunteers who are tirelessly working to bring awareness to their local communities."

For more information on neuropathic facial pain, please visit FPA's website at .

Light it Up Teal Participants as of October 3

Building/Site	City	State	Lighting Date
JL Tower	Anchorage	AK	10/6 - 10/12
Retirement Systems of Alabama	Mobile	AL	10/7/24
Retirement Systems of Alabama	Montgomery	AL	10/7/24
Union Plaza Building	Little Rock	AR	10/7/24
"M" Sign City of Moreno Valley	Moreno Valley	CA	10/7/24
Jefferson St. Viaduct	Ottumwa	IA	10/7/24
Jack's Urban Meeting Place	Boise	ID	10/7/24
AES Indiana Window Lights	Indianapolis	IN	10/21/24
Martin Luther King Bridge	Fort Wayne	IN	10/21/24
State Capital Building	Baton Rouge	LA	10/7/24
Norman B. Leventhal Park	Boston	MA	10/7/24
Rose Kennedy Greenway	Boston	MA	10/7/24
Gillette Stadium	Foxborough	MA	10/7/24
Gloucester Clock Tower	Gloucester	MA	10/7 & 10/8
I35W Bridge Minneapolis-St	Minneapolis	MN	10/7/24
France Avenue Lighting	Edina	MN	10/7/24
Bob Kerrey Bridge	Omaha	NE	10/21/24
MEET Center	Las Vegas	NV	10/7/24
Franklin D. Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge	Poughkeepsie / Highland Crossing	NY	10/15/24
Skydance Bridge	Oklahoma City	OK	10/7/24
Crystal Bridge	Oklahoma City	OK	10/7/24
Peace Bridge	Fort Erie	ON	10/7/24
PECO Crown Lights	Philadelphia	PA	10/7 - 10/10
Sakonnet River Bridge	Portsmouth and Tiverton	RI	10/7/24
Ruby Falls	Chattanooga	TN	10/7/24
Alamo Quarry Market Smokestacks	San Antonio	TX	10/7/24
Virginia Aquarium	Virginia Beach	VA	10/7/24
Seattle Convention Center Arch	Seattle	WA	10/7/24

About Facial Pain Association: The Facial Pain Association (FPA) is a registered non-profit, 501(c)(3) volunteer-led and community-focused organization. We are the largest patient organization supporting all people affected by neuropathic facial pain, leading the world in resources for information and healthcare guidance. Through programs of education, personal support, and advocacy efforts, the FPA supports patients, their loved ones and caregivers, and healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat people affected by facial pain.

Contact:
Sarah Winner
Marketing, Communications, and Events Manager
[email protected]

SOURCE Facial Pain Association

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