Rare Disease Day Highlights 2012

    Memorable Events

    • Involvement from 63 countries
    • Momentum for National Plans for Rare Diseases in several countries
    • Official Video with over 100,000 views
    • More than 3000 on-line press clippings
    • European Symposium organised by EURORDIS
    • All day event at NIH
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    Friends of Rare Disease Day

    A way for you or your organisation to share what you will do this year

    Friends of Rare Disease Day

    Individuals, Patients, Patient Organisations, health professionals, researchers, drug developers, public health authorities and everyone having an interest in rare diseases are invited to join this year's campaign

    Joining hands

    Joining hands around the world for rare diseases!

    Joining hands

    Raise and hold hands at 12 noon GMT on February 29 and show your Solidarity with rare disease patients around the world.

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