Philadelphia - Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease

About Philadelphia - Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease

Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease

September 23, 2023 | 8:00 AM​ | Philadelphia Zoo
Take ACTION aims to brings the psoriatic disease community together to honor those living with psoriatic disease, connect with the community, and celebrate your accomplishments. 

The event is open to everyone from family members, friends, healthcare providers, community partners, corporate sponsors and supporters. The funds raised by this community will fund collaborative, transformational research, advocacy efforts and educational programs that help the more than 8 million people in America living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. 


How Does Take ACTION Work?

1. Take ACTION by registering to Fun-raise with a purpose

2. Form a team and recruit friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to join you

3. Encourage everyone to Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease and fundraise

  • Share stories and fundraise on Social Media​
  • Ask for support via email/text message
  • Plan your own “Fun”draising event

4. Join the psoriatic disease community at Take ACTION-Fest, the campaign’s culmination, on September 23rd at the Philadelphia ZooThis festival is for the whole NPF family and registration will include admission into the zoo, education, food, entertainment, vendor booths, an inspiring program and more!


Fundraising Milestones

To express our gratitude for your individual fundraising efforts, we have some exciting gifts for you! Raise $75, $150, $350, or $1,000+ to receive a gift at each milestone! Learn more about our Fundraising Thank You & Recognition Gifts.

Any teams that collectively raise $1,000 or more, will be considered a "Top Team"! These teams will receive a special event experience and recognition in NPF communications. Learn more about our Top Team Recognition here.

We need YOU to be the ACTION in Take Action!


Meet our 2023 Take ACTION Patient Speaker, Paul Schindel!



Paul Schindel was diagnosed with psoriasis when he was just 6 years old, and he has been a supporter of the National Psoriasis Foundation for over 35 years.

Paul has participated in numerous NPF fundraising efforts over the years including Pstamp Outs, Walks, and most recently NPF Cycle this past August where he raised over $2,600 to support the efforts of the NPF. Aside from fundraising, he has participated in various medical studies with the hopes of identifying advancements and breakthroughs to ultimately find a cure for psoriatic disease.

We are so grateful for all that Paul does to support the NPF and the psoriatic disease community. Please join us on Saturday, September 23rd at the Philadelphia Zoo to hear Paul share his story on how he Takes ACTION.


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