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🌻 Part of the world's longest Sunflower lanyard has made its way to Manchester Fashion Week.In 2023, our community made ...
18/09/2026

🌻 Part of the world's longest Sunflower lanyard has made its way to Manchester Fashion Week.

In 2023, our community made 2,917 submissions representing 867 different non-visible disabilities, conditions and chronic illnesses.

For every submission, we added one metre of lanyard, and another metre for each different reason identified.

The finished lanyard measured 3,784.50 metres and set the world record for the longest lanyard at Anfield.

Since then, the list has continued to grow. We have now received more than 26,000 submissions, representing 935 different non-visible disabilities, conditions and chronic illnesses.

Victoria Jenkins, founder of Unhidden, reimagined part of the record-breaking lanyard as a festival cape.

It was revealed as part of Unhidden's show at Manchester Fashion Week at VERSA Manchester Studios.

🌻 Read the full story on our website https://bit.ly/4cPQDOJ

Unhidden
Reskinned
Northern Fashion Collective https://bit.ly/4h0SfHT
The Blind Stylist https://bit.ly/4y1Ye59

Photo credits:
Ines Bahr IG:
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This September, we’re raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease 🌻Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood conditio...
17/09/2026

This September, we’re raising awareness of Sickle Cell Disease 🌻

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood condition that can cause episodes of severe pain, fatigue and other health complications. Many of these experiences are not immediately visible, and support needs can vary from day to day.

Around 7.74 million people worldwide were living with Sickle Cell Disease in 2021, yet understanding and access to appropriate support remain unequal around the world.

At Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, we’re proud to support greater awareness, understanding and inclusion for people living with Sickle Cell Disease and other non-visible disabilities.

Learn more about Sickle Cell Disease and how you can offer support:
https://bit.ly/4zH529M

For support contact Sickle Cell Society Ireland

15/09/2026

"Sometimes if it's a chest syndrome, it's like somebody's pushing your lungs, and so air can't get in, so you're like trying to get in air, and each breath, it's like there is a knife that is ripping off your lungs into tiny shreds, and you're like, should I breathe or not breathe?"


This episode of the Sunflower Conversations discusses living with sickle cell disease and its impacts, with co-editor Ayuk Besong Anne-Chantal of SOuL Just Be and Dr Lewis Thomas of Sickleverse.

Have a listen to learn more about:

- What sickle cell is
- How sickle cell affects work, education, emotions and relationships
- What a sickle cell crisis is
- Recognising triggers
- Why sickle cell is global, and the link to malaria
- Stigma and misinformation
- The helpful role of the Sunflower in preventing being misjudged


🎙️ Listen to the full episode on the Sunflower Conversations podcast https://bit.ly/4cvrubQ

🎞️ Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel here https://youtu.be/54Nc0HjVT6g

Making the invisible visible. 🌻

A new school year brings new routines, teachers, environments and expectations.For a child or young person with a non-vi...
13/09/2026

A new school year brings new routines, teachers, environments and expectations.

For a child or young person with a non-visible disability, condition, chronic illness or neurodivergence, some of those changes may mean they need additional time, understanding or support.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a voluntary way to indicate that those needs may not be immediately apparent, without having to repeatedly explain or disclose a disability or condition.

We’ve put together a guide for families, children and school staff on what the Sunflower means in a school setting, how to respond when you see it, and how schools can help build greater understanding.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4gQV1OA

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A Sunflower card is a simple, discreet way to communicate that you may need extra understanding, patience, or support.Fo...
11/09/2026

A Sunflower card is a simple, discreet way to communicate that you may need extra understanding, patience, or support.

For people with non-visible conditions such as Sickle Cell Disease, it can help others recognise that additional time, space, or understanding may be helpful in certain situations.

It's a small card that can make everyday experiences feel a little easier. 🌻

👉 Shop now:

- I have Sickle Cell Sunflower card - https://bit.ly/4cYgF29

- Customise a Sunflower Extra card and create a digital profile - https://hdsunflower.com/irl/sunflower-extra-card.html

International FASD Awareness Day.The theme this year is "FASD Grows Up". Children with FASD become adults with FASD, and...
09/09/2026

International FASD Awareness Day.

The theme this year is "FASD Grows Up". Children with FASD become adults with FASD, and they deserve understanding, inclusion, and support throughout their lives.

FASD is a full-body diagnosis that can include more than 400 known conditions impacting almost every part of the body. It's caused during pregnancy when alcohol passes from the womb to the baby.

Learn more about FASD and the work of FASD Ireland

Shop I have FASD Sunflower card here https://bit.ly/3BWuTkW

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We're delighted to welcome Indeed as a global member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Worldwide, the Indeed...
04/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Indeed as a global member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network.

Worldwide, the Indeed team is committed to making job-seeking supportive for individuals with non-visible disabilities. Applicants feel understood and confident

pursuing and achieving their desired employment.

Together, we're making inclusion visible around the world.

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Sunny the Sunflower🌻Dana shares how the smallest things can make the biggest difference.Clipped onto a Sunflower lanyard...
03/09/2026

Sunny the Sunflower🌻

Dana shares how the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

Clipped onto a Sunflower lanyard, Sunny is more than just a softie — a little moment of comfort in busy spaces, a quiet companion when things feel overwhelming, and a gentle reminder that support is always within reach.

With Sunny feel calm, confident, and seen.


Shop here: https://bit.ly/43xMgmh

nb. Available only in the UK, Ireland, the US, and the Netherlands. Other regions will follow soon - keep an eye on our social media channels

02/09/2026

When you see the Sunflower, here’s how to show support.

1. Ask if you can be of help.
2. Be kind.
3. Listen closely.
4. Have patience.
5. Do not judge.
6. Show respect.

Together, we can make the world more welcoming for people with non-visible disabilities.

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Learn more about the Sunflower by visiting our website, https://bit.ly/47MXgxo



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Some of the effects of Sickle Cell Disease can't be seen 🌻Pain, fatigue and changing energy levels may not be obvious to...
01/09/2026

Some of the effects of Sickle Cell Disease can't be seen 🌻

Pain, fatigue and changing energy levels may not be obvious to the people around you. And what someone needs one day may be different the next.

The Sunflower is a simple way for someone with a non-visible disability to discreetly indicate that they may need additional time, patience, understanding or support.

This Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we're encouraging everyone to learn more, challenge assumptions and ask people what support works for them. Watch this space for more information about Sickle Cell.

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