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Why Rare Disease Day Is Important to Me, by Chris Madden
“On Rare Disease Day this February 29th, I’ll be wearing my stripes to show the world that just like the individual stripes on zebras, we are over twenty-five million Americans strong, and we are all uniquely rare!”
#NORDinthenews: NORD’S Mary Dunkle interviewed on WFAN Sports Radio on all things rare disease
“As a lead up to #RareDiseaseDay, NORD's Education Senior Advisor Mary Dunkle was interviewed live on WFAN Sports Radio's "Bob Salter Show" on Sunday, February 23.”
Head of the Herd: Bonnie Royster, CdLS Foundation
“I love using my skill and expertise in a way that is meaningful to our families – raising awareness and being the chief executive advocate for them.”
NORD Introduces This Year’s Rare Disease-Fighting Super Group: The 2020 Rare Impact Award Honorees!
“At NORD, we are proud to honor these special people, groups and companies with Rare Impact Awards for their achievements, and this year are thrilled to do so in a setting truly befitting their superstar status.”
