Amy W.
I'm making a statement for Gaucher disease.
Callie R.
My daughter is wearing the green Gaucher shoelaces to support everyone who is affected by the disease.
Laura L.
I'm taking a step ahead for Gaucher disease this month!
Justin T.
Step by step, we're fighting against Gaucher disease.
Sue C.
Rocking these cool shoelaces! And they support Gaucher Awareness Month!
Danielle S.
Before this, I didn't know anything about Gaucher disease.
Phoebe M.
I'm showing my support for Gaucher disease during Gaucher Awareness month. Are you?
Dylan L.
I wear my green shoelaces because I want to help people with Gaucher.
Toby K.
My mom has Gaucher disease. I want her to get better one day.
Kate S.
I dedicate my shoes to Gaucher disease during the month of October.
Elise K.
This month, I'm supporting Gaucher awareness with my new bracelet! :)
Lace up your shoes. Show your support.
October is Gaucher Awareness Month.
During the month of October, show your support for the Gaucher community by wearing green shoelaces. As a commonly overlooked disease, this will help promote awareness and unity in the fight against Gaucher, and most importantly, get people to notice this rare disease!
Gaucher disease is a rare inherited disorder caused by a deficiency in a particular enzyme. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 40,000 to 60,000 people in the general population have this disease. From bone pain and severe fatigue to life-threatening complications, it is challenging for patients and caregivers to cope with Gaucher. Learn more about Gaucher disease.
PARTICIPATE
Anyone can participle. Simply wear the green Gaucher laces throughout the month of October to publicly show your support for the Gaucher community.
Don't have the green laces? Request a pair now and we'll send some to you.
If your shoes don't use laces, you can still show your support by turning them into a bracelet.
RAISE AWARENESS
Take a photo of yourself wearing the green Gaucher shoelaces and upload it to the photo gallery.
You can also share it on Facebook or Twitter.
Not only will you be spreading awareness of Gaucher, a rare disease, but Genzyme will also make a donation to the National Gaucher Foundation on your behalf.
GET STARTED
Lace up your shoes with your green Gaucher shoelaces. Take a photo of yourself wearing your newly laced shoes or bracelet. Upload it to the photo gallery.
Upload Your Photo!
Need a pair of shoelaces? Get a pair now.
Photo gallery
We're this many steps ahead of Gaucher! You can join us by uploading your own photo with the green Gaucher shoelaces.
Upload your photo
Take a photo of yourself wearing your green Gaucher laces and share it in the photo gallery!
If your shoes don't use laces, you can still show your support by turning them into a bracelet.
Upload a photo from any device! Simply send an email with your photo attached to e@stepsaheadofgaucher.com. Use the subject line as your message to accompany your photo.
Genzyme reserves the right to remove inappropriate or offensive material at its sole discretion, with or without notice.
Make a bracelet instead
Don't want to wear them on your shoes? You can still show your support and raise awareness by wearing a bracelet instead. Follow these quick and easy instructions to make a bracelet out of the green Gaucher shoelaces. Once completed, take a photo and upload it.
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Get your green shoelaces
Laces are no longer available. Thank you for your interest.