Published April 4, 2022 by NORD
Rare Disease Day Recap Rare Disease Day took place on February, 28, 2022 and successfully raised awareness for the 7,000+ rare diseases that impact over 300 million people globally. NORD …
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Read morePublished February 28, 2022 by NORD
From the time I was three years old, my life has centered around horses. When I was diagnosed with my rare disease, diffuse scleroderma, my first thought was “will I …
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Read morePublished February 28, 2022 by NORD
I am a 16-year-old pediatric patient who has been struggling with Sjögren’s for years. There are so many ways my condition has affected my life in both bad and surprisingly …
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Read morePublished February 28, 2022 by NORD
I am a mom, advocate, fighter and the biggest support to my two-year-old son Braxton, who was born with Phenylketonuria (PKU). My biggest mission since my son was born was …
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Read morePublished February 28, 2022 by NORD
I was born with a rare genetic condition known as Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP), which leaves an individual unable to sense physical pain. This “disease” or condition, as I …
Continue reading “Removing the Obstacles: Steven’s Rare Disease Day Story”
Read morePublished February 28, 2022 by NORD
NORD, the official US sponsor of Rare Disease Day, is a leading voice raising awareness among the public and decision-makers about the challenges faced by the rare disease community February …
Continue reading “The Most Important Holiday Most Don’t Know: Celebrating Rare Disease Day”
Read morePublished February 22, 2022 by NORD
Our journey to the rare disease community was somewhat lengthy, as it is for many families. The day my son Rowan was born we knew something was wrong, but it …
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Read morePublished February 18, 2022 by NORD
The following is a guest post from Tamar Thompson, Head of Corporate Affairs, Alexion. Each year, on the last day of February, Alexion joins together with all those in the …
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Read morePublished February 17, 2022 by NORD
Leading up to #RareDiseaseDay on February 28, NORD is sharing stories from patients and caregivers impacted by rare disease. This week, we are sharing Riann’ s journey with Cockayne Syndrome …
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Read morePublished February 17, 2022 by NORD
Organizations and individuals from across the country are partnering with NORD to help make a difference for rare disease patients and families on Rare Disease Day 2022 February 17, 2022, …
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