Feeding Tube Awareness Week® 2013
This was our third annual Feeding Tube Awareness Week®!
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The theme for 2013 was "You're Not Alone." When entering into tube feeding, families often feel very alone. Very few know any other person who has experienced tube feeding. It can also be a time of medical complexity. But, there are hundreds of thousands of tube feeders in the United States alone. We are not alone. With greater awareness our numbers will be known.
We also welcomed participation from "tubie graduates," those who have been tube fed in the past. Sharing your journey through tube feeding and beyond can be inspiring for tube feeding families and the general public, alike.
Events
Kickoff - Video Launch
Show the love: Share our Rockstar Tubies Video!
Tell your story. Educate others about what life is like with a feeding tube and with your child’s/family member’s/your medical condition. Why does your child/Why do you have a tube?
Monday, February 11th
It takes a village: Tubie Resources and Support
What resources have helped you the most? How did you connect with others? How did it feel to find others who were going through the same thing?
Tuesday, February 12th
Been there, done that: Help for New Tubies
What is your advice for those who are faced with the decision to tube feed or are new to tube feeding? Share your knowledge and experience to help others!
Wednesday, February 13th
We can all use a little help: Friends and Family
What can friends and family do to help or be more supportive? What would you like them to know about tube feeding?
Thursday, February 14th
Happy Valentine's Day! I love my Tubie!
What is the best thing that has happened with tube feeding? What benefits have you seen? What progress would you like to celebrate?
Friday, Feb 15th
Outreach: Spread the Word!
How are you spreading the word about Feeding Tube Awareness Week®? This is a great day to give a school presentation or tell docs, nurses and therapists about Feeding Tube Awareness Week and share information about it. Maybe even do a special blog about the week!
Saturday, Feb 16th
Sometimes you just have to laugh: Tubie Humor
We all have those funny tube feeding moments. What is yours? Share your funny tube feeding stories!
We also welcomed participation from "tubie graduates," those who have been tube fed in the past. Sharing your journey through tube feeding and beyond can be inspiring for tube feeding families and the general public, alike.
Events
Kickoff - Video Launch
Show the love: Share our Rockstar Tubies Video!
Tell your story. Educate others about what life is like with a feeding tube and with your child’s/family member’s/your medical condition. Why does your child/Why do you have a tube?
Monday, February 11th
It takes a village: Tubie Resources and Support
What resources have helped you the most? How did you connect with others? How did it feel to find others who were going through the same thing?
Tuesday, February 12th
Been there, done that: Help for New Tubies
What is your advice for those who are faced with the decision to tube feed or are new to tube feeding? Share your knowledge and experience to help others!
Wednesday, February 13th
We can all use a little help: Friends and Family
What can friends and family do to help or be more supportive? What would you like them to know about tube feeding?
Thursday, February 14th
Happy Valentine's Day! I love my Tubie!
What is the best thing that has happened with tube feeding? What benefits have you seen? What progress would you like to celebrate?
Friday, Feb 15th
Outreach: Spread the Word!
How are you spreading the word about Feeding Tube Awareness Week®? This is a great day to give a school presentation or tell docs, nurses and therapists about Feeding Tube Awareness Week and share information about it. Maybe even do a special blog about the week!
Saturday, Feb 16th
Sometimes you just have to laugh: Tubie Humor
We all have those funny tube feeding moments. What is yours? Share your funny tube feeding stories!