Founded by Coping With Laryngomalacia, Inc. in 2015, World Airway Disorders Day is dedicated to raising global awareness, fostering support, and promoting education about airway disorders.
Every July 10, participants are invited to paint their nails light blue, signaling the start of conversations about the importance of recognizing that noisy breathing is never normal.
This year, we are excited to introduce our event theme, "Blooming With Every Breath."
This theme holds profound significance as it symbolizes the unique journey each of our families undertakes. Just like a diverse garden, each family's story reflects resilience, where beautiful flowers—representing hope and strength—bloom despite the storms they have faced.
On July 10, in addition to painting your nails light blue, we encourage families to plant flowers in honor of their journeys with airway disorders. These flowers will serve as a living tribute to the struggles and triumphs every family experiences, reminding us all of the beauty that can emerge in our lives, even in the face of adversity.
Join us in making this day a vibrant and meaningful celebration of strength, resilience, and community!
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WHEN
GET SOCIAL ON #AIRWAYDAY!
World Airway Disorders Day is July 10, 2025. Save the date by turning on an Instagram countdown in stories and RSVP going to the Airway Day Facebook event.
WHY
Founded by Coping With Laryngomalacia, Inc. in 2015, World Airway Disorders Day is a day of worldwide awareness, support, and education.
On June 20, 2022, Coping with Laryngomalacia (CWL) founder Stephanie Hueston stood alongside long-time volunteer Christine Amaro and accepted the Middletown Township Committee's proclamation recognizing July 10, 2022, as World Airway Disorders Day.
MAKE AN IMPACT
1. Paint your nails light blue and start the conversation that noisy breathing is never normal.
2. Get social with Coping With LM!
Share, comment, and like Coping With LM's social media posts. Tag Coping With LM on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X, and use #AirwayDay in your posts.
3. Host a fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram to help support Coping With LM's life-changing work.
4. Fill a care package with items from our Amazon Wishlist.
5. Contact your local government officials and ask them to proclaim July 10th as World Airway Disorders Day.
6. Request that your local water towers and monuments light up blue on World Airway Disorders Day.
EVENTS
Five-Day Social Media Challenge for World Airway Disorders Day
coming soon
Faribault, Minnesota
The City of Faribault Water Tower will light up blue on World Airway Disorders Day!
Holmdel, New Jersey
The Bell Works Water Tower will light up blue on World Airway Disorders Day!
Arlington, Texas
The City of Arlington will be lighting up its monuments light blue for World Airway Disorders Day!
AIRWAY DAY MERCH
Important Notice:
As we approach Airway Day, we want to remind everyone that the purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the life-threatening symptoms airway malacia causes in 20% of children diagnosed.
We understand that some content shared may be upsetting, especially for caregivers currently coping with airway malacia or those suffering from PTSD.
If you feel it would be beneficial, consider muting our social media platforms the week of July 10th to help limit exposure to potentially triggering posts.
Remember, it's completely okay to feel sad on Airway Day – we see you, we care about you.