I have a degree in Biology from the University of Porto (Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto). Ive teached Biology and Geology in Portuguese public schools for 10 years, from elementary school to high school. During these years I also had the opportunity to promote and to participate in science outreach activities developed in schools. Since 2011 Im responsible for the project "A Collaborative Process of Public Awareness for Hereditary Hemochromatosis" developed as part of my PhD thesis in "Teaching and Dissemination of Science" (Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto). The main goal of this project is to promote public awareness of Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH). To achieve this we are creating a collaborative platform to engage different stakeholders involved in the process of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease, including government health officials, researchers, health professionals, patients, carriers of the disease and general public. Through a partnership with Portuguese Hemochromatosis Association a range of HH outreach strategies have been implemented and evaluated, and materials about HH, appropriate for different audiences, have been produced. This strategy may be used as a reference for the preparation of new awareness projects, not only in Portugal, but also in other countries, and not only for HH, but also for other diseases.