Washington, DC, August 29, 2019–The National Organization for Rare DisordersⓇ (NORD) has announced a day devoted to raising awareness about rare cancers. Spearheaded by the NORD Rare Cancer Coalition, which is comprised of 24 rare cancer-specific Member Organizations, Rare Cancer Day will be observed on October 1 to highlight the challenges people living with rare Read more >
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NORD’s Hurricane Emergency Relief Fund provides limited financial assistance to those with a rare disease who are victims of natural disasters. Emergency relief funds may be requested once per household/per lifetime for up to $500. Expenses that may be covered under this award: Unexpected utility costs, such as those caused by severe weather Physician prescribed Read more >
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Students for Rare Featured Student: Jaime Tan
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