Published May 20, 2019 by NORD
Living through a lengthy diagnostic odyssey is unfortunately very common for rare disease patients. Madison “Maddie” Shaw’s journey to diagnosis took place over an intense and frustrating two and a …
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Read morePublished May 20, 2019 by NORD
When Donna Appell’s one-year-old daughter Ashley exhibited frequent and unexplainable bruising, Donna turned to her toddler’s pediatrician for answers. She was told that the bruising was “easier to see” because …
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Read morePublished March 6, 2019 by NORD
Your stripes were shown! See how the rare disease community worked together to make Rare Disease Day 2019 reach the world at large!
Read morePublished February 25, 2019 by NORD
The following story was submitted by Katia Luedtke in honor of Rare Disease Day. In this story, Katia shares her family’s journey of searching for and receiving a diagnosis for …
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Read morePublished February 12, 2019 by NORD
The following story was submitted by Sarah Stuker in honor of Rare Disease Day. In this story, Sarah shares her family’s journey of searching for and receiving a diagnosis for …
Continue reading “India’s Story in Honor of Rare Disease Day”
Read morePublished February 12, 2019 by NORD
The following story was submitted by Lindsey McCarthy in honor of Rare Disease Day. In this story, Lindsey shares her family’s journey of receiving a diagnosis for their son, James, …
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Read morePublished February 1, 2019 by NORD
The following story was submitted by Kirk Brazeau in honor of Rare Disease Day. In this story, Kirk shares his family’s journey of receiving a diagnosis for their son, Archer, …
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Read morePublished January 18, 2019 by NORD
NORD’s Educational Initiatives team spoke with Scarlett Eagle, an undergraduate student at Iowa State University and NORD Students for Rare Club Leader. In this interview, Scarlett talks about her inspiration …
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Read morePublished August 15, 2018 by NORD
Washington, D.C., August 15, 2018 – The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), the leading independent nonprofit organization representing the 30 million Americans with rare diseases, and Healthline Media, the …
Continue reading “Healthline and NORD Announce Recipients of 2018 Stronger Scholarships”
Read morePublished August 1, 2018 by NORD
Washington, D.C., August 1, 2018 – The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), the leading independent nonprofit organization representing the 30 million Americans with rare diseases, has issued a call …
Continue reading “NORD Invites Video Submissions on Advocacy Experience”
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