Rare Disease Day Kickoff Table Event at Emory

• Date: February 27, 2025
• Location: Emory University Hospital – in the bridge between clinic buildings A and B
• Time: 11 am – 2pm
• Admission: Free
• Target Audience: Patients, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in rare diseases.
• Event Hashtags: #EmoryRare2025 #Rarediseasesay2025 #NORD 
• Sponsorship/Partnerships: Kyowa Kirin, Emory University Department of Human Genetics, Rare disease advocacy council and more

Join us for an awareness event featuring tables and booths from the Emory Genetics Team. Come meet our team, learn more about the advances we are making in genetic testing, treatment, and research, and take home zebra-themed freebies—a symbol of the rare disease community, often associated with the motto “When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.”

Daytime Activities at the Event
We have planned several engaging activities to help raise awareness and educate attendees, including:

• Meet the Emory Genetics Team and sponsors and learn about the latest advances in genetic testing, diagnostics, and treatment for rare diseases.
• Zebra-Themed Freebies: Pick up fun, zebra-themed items, symbolizing the rare disease community.
• Interactive Booths: Visit booths to engage with experts on genetic testing, counseling, and treatments with photo ops
• Kids’ Corner with Takeaways: Stickers, badges, or coloring pages and more!