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Wellington Family Spreads The Word About Chiari Malformation
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The clock tower's purple light is part of Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. This condition, Chiari Malformation, is unfamiliar to many people.
A medical condition is recognized every September when a clock tower is lit purple. This condition, Chiari Malformation, is unfamiliar to many people. A family has become deeply impacted by Chiari Malformation and is now working to spread awareness about it.
The clock tower's purple light is part of Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. The family's experience with the condition has driven them to educate others about it.
Further details about the family's story and their efforts to raise awareness are available from the source.
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Category: Local ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: Town-Crier (Wellington & western communities) ·
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What is this story about? A medical condition is recognized every September when a clock tower is lit purple. This condition, Chiari Malformation, is unfamiliar to many people. A family has become deeply impacted by Chiari…
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