National Eosinophilic Week 2025
More than 125 landmarks across Australia and New Zealand will shine in pink and purple during National Eosinophilic Week (NEOSW), held from 3–9 August, to raise awareness of eosinophil-associated diseases (EADs).
The illuminations are part of the #EOSLightUp campaign, led by ausEE Inc., Australia’s national support and advocacy organisation for eosinophilic diseases. Pink and purple are colours used to represent eosinophils—a type of white blood cell involved in certain immune responses. When too many eosinophils build up in parts of the body, they can cause inflammation and tissue damage, which may indicate an EAD. There are different types of EADs, and diagnosis usually depends on where the eosinophils are found and what symptoms a person has.
As part of NEOSW, ausEE is inviting the public to take part in its major annual fundraiser, the Top 8 Challenge, on Friday, 8 August. Participants are encouraged to go without eight common allergenic foods (milk, wheat, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish) for one day—highlighting the dietary restrictions that may be faced by people with eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE), one of the more commonly diagnosed and growing types of EAD.
Manly Town Hall will be illuminating Manly Town Hall in support for National Eosinophilic Week 2025.
Event Details:
- Dates: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th August 2025 Evening (Times not provided)
- Location: Manly Town Hall, Manly Corso
