Spark awareness. Ignite change. Radiate kindness.

On May 14th, light a blue candle to show your support for the MEF2C community! Share a photo of your family's flame on social media to shine a light on unity, advocacy, and groundbreaking research.

Why May 14th? It’s More Than a Date—It’s a Symbol!

The MEF2C gene holds the key to deeper understanding and vital progress, and its location—5Q14.3 on the 5th chromosome—makes May 14th the perfect day to raise awareness and inspire action. Let's all come together on this truly meaningful and powerful day!

Hyperlinks of participating landmarks for 2026 MEF2C Awareness Day

Arizona

Eloy Water Tower

Lake Havasu City - London Bridge

Phoenix - Mayo Clinic

Tempe City Hall

California

San Diego Convention Center

Delaware

Dover - Delaware Legislative Hall cupola

Florida

Jacksonville - Daily's Place Amphitheater at Everbank Stadium

Jacksonville- Mayo Clinic

Miami- Kaseya Center

Stuart - Martin Arts Courthouse Cultural Center

Wellington- Clock Tower and Promenade

Georgia

Columbus - Columbus Civic Center

Illinois

Chicago - Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier

Indiana

Fort Wayne- MLK Memorial Bridge

Iowa

Council Bluffs- Cross-Over Fountain

Waterloo - Cedar River Lights

Charles City- Charles City Water Tower

Kansas

Kansas City - Unified Government of Wyandotte County City Hall Building

Kentucky

Lexington - Helix Garage and 360 West Short Garage

Maine

Lewiston - City Hall Clock Tower

Massachusetts

Cambridge - City Hall

Foxborough - Gillette Stadium

Minnesota

Eagon- Sperry Tower

Granite Falls- Roebling Bridge

Minneapolis- 1-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge

Minneapolis - Capella Tower

Rochester - Mayo Clinic and 

Mayo Clinic Health System sites across Minnesota

Mississippi

Biloxi - Biloxi Lighthouse

Missouri

St. Louis – Civil Courts Building

Nebraska

Omaha- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

New Jersey

Midland Park Borough Hall Front Porch

New York

New York City - 230 Park Avenue - The Hemsley Building

Poughkeepsie - Mid-Hudson Bridge

North Dakota

Grand Forks - Alerus Center

Ohio

Akron - 7 17 Credit Union Park

Strongsville - Strongsville Clock Tower

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City- Skydance Bridge

Pennsylvania

Johnstown - The Stone Bridge

Philadelphia – PECO Building

Rhode Island

Warwick - City Hall Clock Tower

South Carolina

Rock Hill - Rock Hill Water Tower

South Dakota

Mitchell- The World's Only Corn Palace

Tennessee

Knoxville - Henley Bridge

Mt. Juliet - Town Center Clock Tower

Texas

San Antonio - Alamo Quarry Market Smokestacks

Virginia

Roanoke - The Berglund Center

Virginia Beach - Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Washington

Seattle - Columbia Center

Seattle – Seattle Convention Center

Wisconsin

Milwaukee - The Domes at Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory

Mayo Clinic Health System sites across Wisconsin