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In the run up to Rare Disease Day 2022, we gathered a team of expert speakers from all around the world to tackle an important… Continue reading How to speak to young children about rare diseases
Today, 28 February 2022, is Rare Disease Day; the day dedicated to raising awareness for the 300 million people living with a rare disease around… Continue reading Press Release: Share Your Colours for Rare Disease Day
On 28 February 2022, the rare disease community is coming together for Rare Disease Day to spread hope and solidarity across the world with a… Continue reading Join the Global Chain of Lights!
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28 February 2022 is Rare Disease Day. Raising awareness for patients, families and carers around the world that are affected by rare diseases. #RareDiseaseDay
Art events are powerful tools to raise awareness for people living with a rare disease. This year Rare Disease Day saw a wide variety of events from
painting to film to arts and crafts across the different continents.
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Jay is a 30 year old diagnosed at birth with an invisible disability known as Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS).
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Since its inception in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building a diverse international rare disease community which fights together to achieve common goals.
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Charlotte, Matteo and Alessandra are passionate about sport can and believe it can be be a powerful antidote to the struggles that come with a rare disease.
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