29 Februaryis Rare Disease Day

Raising awareness and generating change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers.

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300M

people with rare diseases

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À l’occasion de la Journée des Maladies Rares, je souhaite partager avec vous mon parcours avec le Syndrome de Schmidt. Depuis septembre 2021, je vis… Continue reading 1 heure à la fois

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Katie’s Story

My name is Katie and I was diagnosed with CMTC when I was 5 months old. I am now 30 years old and have lived… Continue reading Katie’s Story

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Annarita e la sua passione per la danza oltre la disabilità

Mi chiamo Annarita ho 27 anni e sono residente a Pagani, un paese in provincia di Salerno. Il destino ha voluto che proprio il giorno… Continue reading Annarita e la sua passione per la danza oltre la disabilità

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Thousands of events
in over 100countries

Every year, thousands of events are
organised across the world.

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With 100 days to go, the countdown to Rare Disease Day 2024 begins today. This isn’t just a date on the calendar; it’s the start… Continue reading Join the Countdown: Rare Disease Day 2024 Starts Now

In the run up to Rare Disease Day 2023 on 31 January at 5.30 CET, we hosted a webinar with guest speakers and medical experts… Continue reading Webinar: How to Raise Awareness Among Healthcare Providers

Today is Rare Disease Day! We are inviting everyone to share their colours and raise awareness for the 300 million people living with a rare… Continue reading Press Release: Mark Rare Disease Day 2023

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