Awareness of SADS conditions and warning signs leads to early diagnosis and treatment – and saves lives. The most powerful way we can raise awareness is through volunteers like you!

To join in our current social media awareness campaign, you can download the graphics below to share across all social media platforms. We’ve also included sample captions to make it simple! If you have any questions, contact Anna@SADS.org.

Facebook Cover Photo and Email Header

Social Media Graphics

Facebook and Instagram

For any of these graphics in Spanish, please email Anna@SADS.org.

Twitter

Facebook Profile Frames

Sample Social Posts

Instagram

1. If you have an Instagram account, make sure you follow the SADS Foundation to see our posts! Make sure to like, comment, and share our content – that helps us reach even more people.
2. Post photos and share what you’re doing during this awareness month on your Instagram account tagging @sadsfoundation and using the hashtag #SADSAwareness and #SADSHeartMonth. Together, we can reach a huge audience – and save lives!

Sample Instagram Captions:

Note: If you include a photo of yourself or a family member, you can reach a wider audience! You can also use the downloadable images above.

• Each year, 360,000 Americans will die suddenly & unexpectedly due to heart arrhythmias. Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit SADS.org. 
•  SADS conditions are genetic cardiac conditions which affect the heart’s electrical system. Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit SADS.org.
• Three common warning signs of SADS conditions include: a family history of sudden and unexplained death under the age of 40; fainting or seizure during exercise, excitement, or startle (like an alarm clock ringing); or consistent, unusual chest pain and/or shortness of breath during exercise. If you have any of these warning signs, make sure to ask your doctor about your heart. Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit SADS.org.
• SADS conditions are treatable once diagnosed, and treatment saves lives. Treatment varies based on each person’s condition and medical history, and common types of treatment include medication (like beta blockers), devices (like #ICDs), lifestyle modifications, and occasionally surgery (like ablations). Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit SADS.org.
• Depending on the SADS condition, there are lots of ways to get a diagnosis – like an ECG, Holter monitor, treadmill stress test, or cardiac MRI. Genetic testing is a super important component of getting your diagnosis too! Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit SADS.org.

Facebook

1. If you have a Facebook account, make sure you follow the SADS Foundation to see our posts! Make sure to like, comment, and share our content – that helps us reach even more people.
2. Post photos and share what you’re doing during this awareness month on your Facebook account using the hashtag #SADSAwareness and #SADSHeartMonth. Together, we can reach a huge audience – and save lives!

Sample Facebook Posts:

Note: If you include a photo of yourself or a family member, you can reach a wider audience! You can also use the downloadable images above.

• Each year, 360,000 Americans will die suddenly & unexpectedly due to heart arrhythmias. Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth . 
•  SADS conditions are genetic cardiac conditions which affect the heart’s electrical system. Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth . 
• Three common warning signs of SADS conditions include: a family history of sudden and unexplained death under the age of 40; fainting or seizure during exercise, excitement, or startle (like an alarm clock ringing); or consistent, unusual chest pain and/or shortness of breath during exercise. If you have any of these warning signs, make sure to ask your doctor about your heart. Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth. 
• SADS conditions are treatable once diagnosed, and treatment saves lives. Treatment varies based on each person’s condition and medical history, and common types of treatment include medication (like beta blockers), devices (like #ICDs), lifestyle modifications, and occasionally surgery (like ablations). Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth. 
• Depending on the SADS condition, there are lots of ways to get a diagnosis – like an ECG, Holter monitor, treadmill stress test, or cardiac MRI. Genetic testing is a super important component of getting your diagnosis too! Help spread awareness this #SADSHeartMonth – knowledge is power, and saves lives! To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth. 

Twitter

1. If you have a Twitter account, make sure you follow the SADS Foundation to see our Tweets! Make sure to like and retweet our content – that helps us reach even more people.
2. Share what you’re doing during this awareness month on your Twitter account tagging @SADSFoundation and using the hashtag #SADSAwareness and #SADSHeartMonth. Together, we can reach a huge audience – and save lives!

Sample Tweets:

Note: If you include a photo of yourself or a family member, you can reach a wider audience! You can also use the downloadable images above.

• Each year, 360,000 Americans will die suddenly & unexpectedly due to heart arrhythmias. To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth. 
•  SADS conditions are genetic cardiac conditions which affect the heart’s electrical system. To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth. 
• If you have any of these warning signs, make sure to ask your doctor about your heart. To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth.  
• SADS conditions are treatable once diagnosed, and treatment saves lives. To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth. 
• Depending on the SADS condition, there are lots of ways to get a diagnosis. To learn more, visit https://sads.org/nationalheartmonth.  

If you would like any of these posts in Spanish, contact Anna@SADS.org.