Each February, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research hosts a nationwide education and awareness campaign, Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis® (K.I.S.S.).  The campaign continues to gain momentum and the 2008 K.I.S.S. Campaign reached millions through a combination of education events, print articles, Public Service Announcements and widely broadcast health reports.

In 2008, the week 'kicked off' at a gala themed fundraising event, held in Chicago on February 2nd. More than 400 supporters, patients and well-known celebrity patients joined FSR to raise national awareness of sarcoidosis and important funds to support sarcoidosis research.

The annual Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis®  campaign provides an opportunity to recognize those working to advance the Foundation's mission to improve the lives of those affected by sarcoidosis and to find a cure for this disease.  2008 Honorees include:  Elliott Crouser, MD, Karen Duffy, Larry Wert & NBC-5 and Andrea Wilson.  Read the 2008 K.I.S.S. Press Release to learn more about last years' event and our honorees.

As a direct result last year's Campaign, the Foundation was able to pledge more than $200,000 toward new research grants. Grants awarded in the past year range from molecular research designed to find more specific treatments to a new partnership to accelerate the collection of tissue for placement with disease researchers.  Through these grants, we hope to realize the promise of victory, and someday ‘KISS’ sarcoidosis goodbye.

Mark Your Calendars! Don't Miss K.I.S.S. Chicago 2009 February 7, 2009 7:00 PM-11:30 PM XChange West, 344 North Ogden ORDER TICKETS

You can help support the K.I.S.S. campaign as a Sponsor or by making a donation to the K.I.S.S. Chicago 2009 auction. (Download Sponsor Form or Auction Form.)

OR you can help FSR raise awareness of the disease and funds to support much-needed research throughout the year by hosting a local K.I.S.S. event.  Learn more.