Disease Information from NORD, National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

• Database Subscriptions

Many libraries, schools, universities, and hospitals subscribe to NORD’s Rare Disease Database for unlimited access to reports on more than 1,150 diseases.

• Index of Rare Diseases

This is the list of diseases currently covered in the Rare Disease Database.

• Rare Disease Database

Search this database for reports on more than 1,150 diseases.

View sample report

• Index of Organizations

This is the list of organizations in NORD’s Organizational Database.

• Organizational Database

Read about more than 2,000 patient organizations and other sources of help.

NORD's
Washington Office
Check here to read about events on Capitol Hill, funding for rare-disease research, and other topics of interest from NORD's office in Washington, DC.

NORD Honorees

2009 NORD Gala

The 2009 NORD Gala will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, on Thursday, May 14. This annual fundraiser helps support NORD's programs and services for patients and families. It also provides an opportunity to honor outstanding individuals, organizations, and companies for improving the lives of people with rare diseases.

Sponsorship and advertising forms may be downloaded here. Details. Past Honorees.

NORD 25th Anniversary Gala

More than 500 people attended the gala celebrating the 25th anniversary of NORD and the Orphan Drug Act on May 20, 2008, at Union Station in Washington, DC.

View NORD's 25th Anniversary Gala video

NORD's 25th anniversary press kit includes fact sheets on the Orphan Drug Act, rare diseases, NORD, NIH & FDA resources, patient stories, and the gala. Download the press kit (zip).

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Since 1983, working toward the prevention, treatment, and cure of rare “orphan” diseases.

One of 100 Best Charities

Worth Magazine has chosen NORD as one of the 100 best charities in America.

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NORD's Conference is fun and educational for all ages

NORD’s Conference is fun and educational for all ages

NORD Tribute Banquets

At it’s annual Tribute Banquet, NORD honors members of Congress, medical researchers, pharmaceutical firms and other individuals who have improved the lives of people affected by rare diseases.

2007 Tribute Banquet
Photos | Honorees

2006 Tribute Banquet
Photos | Honorees

2005 Tribute Banquet
Photos | Honorees | More

2004 Tribute Banquet
Photos | Honorees

2003 Tribute Banquet /
20th Anniversary Gala
Photos | Honorees

2002 Tribute Banquet
Photos | Honorees

Prior to 2002
Honorees

Last modified Monday, June 22, 2009