10/10/2026
💙 October 9th is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day! 💙
As a nurse practitioner who specializes in treating children with PANS/PANDAS, I feel truly honored to walk alongside these incredible families on their journey toward healing.
I have witnessed firsthand the challenges, uncertainty, and heartache that can come with these conditions—not only for the children experiencing sudden and often frightening changes, but also for the parents who work tirelessly to find answers, advocate for their children, and help them feel like themselves again.
Today, I want to recognize the courage, strength, and bravery of both these children and their families. ❤️ Their resilience in the face of so many challenges is inspiring, and their determination to keep searching for answers never ceases to amaze me.
Every child deserves to be heard, every family deserves support, and no parent should have to navigate this journey feeling alone.
On this PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day, let’s continue to raise awareness, educate others, advocate for these children, and bring hope to the families who need it most. The more we understand these conditions, the better we can support the children and families affected by them.
To the families I have the privilege of caring for: thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey. It is an honor I never take for granted. 💙
Let’s keep raising awareness, spreading hope, and fighting for these kids!