World Atopic Eczema Day: Our Skin, Our Journey
GPER builds resources by parents for parents, creating for the next generation what we wish we had when our kids were diagnosed with eczema.
The GPER Journey…
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"When my son was diagnosed with eczema, treatments were limited and progress towards new ones was stagnant. I started GPER to accelerate progress and to push for evidence-based research on behalf of children with eczema."
Korey co-founded Global Parents for Eczema Research in 2015
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"As an eczema parent, I know time is a precious resource. The Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast distills wonky science — explained by leading experts — down to understandable, 20 minute episodes for parents."
Lynita hosts the Eczema Breakthroughs Podcast
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“I was underwater dealing with my son’s eczema. Crying all night with your child is the worst thing I could wish on a parent. Helping parents find solutions for itch, mental health, sleep, and other challenges is why I get up in the morning.”
Christine manages our Eczhale Wellness Hub
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“When my oldest child's eczema became severe, I was desperate to find someone who could relate to my struggle and show me a light at the end of the tunnel. The helplessness was overwhelming, and no parent should ever have to feel alone. That's why we created the GPER Caregiver Program”
Keri launched our Caregiver Support program and continues to serve as a coach
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“I dealt with eczema as a child, so I understand the mental toll it takes on kids. Creating a child-centered coloring book with GPER has been my way to make things better for the next generation of eczema kids."
Kara designed the GPER coloring book
Our Eczema Heroes
We’re celebrating patients and parents who have turned their struggles into solutions. These “eczema heroes” inspire us by transforming challenges into hope for the community.
Celebrating World Atopic Eczema Day
Eczema isn’t just itch – it’s late nights spent tossing and turning, showers that feel like needles, endless doctor visits, and the sometimes helpless feeling that all efforts to make it go away don’t work at all.
Children and families impacted by eczema often bond over these common hardships and find solace in the community, where they can find people who “get it.”
September 14th — World Atopic Eczema Day — is a special day to celebrate this strong community.
This year, we’re excited to amplify the stories and innovations from real eczema patients and caregivers who have channeled their challenges with eczema into solutions for the broader community.
The core pillar of our work is always asking “what’s next?” What can we bring to parents, to patients, and to the research that will advance innovation and help us find a cure for eczema?
These eczema heroes — and so many more — are part of the movement that will help get us there. Join us!
