The May 14 lighting is part of a national effort to raise awareness of a rare genetic condition.
Kansas City, Kansas City Hall will be lit blue on Thursday, May 14, in recognition of MEF2C Awareness Day.
The lighting is part of a national awareness campaign led by the US MEF2C Foundation. According to the foundation, 60 landmarks across 33 U.S. states and Canada are expected to be lit blue for the day.
MEF2C Awareness Day raises awareness of MEF2C Related Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can affect development, speech, learning, movement, sleep, and feeding.
The day is observed on May 14 because the MEF2C gene is located on chromosome 5, region 14.3.
While MEF2C Related Syndrome is rare, the foundation says families around the world are affected. Awareness efforts can help families find support, connect with information, and encourage more understanding among doctors, researchers, therapists, and caregivers.
Residents may notice the blue lighting at the Municipal Building, also known as City Hall, at 701 N. 7th St. in Kansas City, Kansas 66101.
The US MEF2C Foundation works to support research, connect families with resources, and encourage collaboration toward treatments for MEF2C-related disorders.
