awareness Archives - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)

National Eosinophil Awareness Week

Written by Lisa Sencen on May 15, 2017

Thanks to NORD Member Organization, The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders’ (APFED) efforts, on May 15, 2007, the House of Representatives passed HB 296, forever designating the third week of May as National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW). The purpose… Read More

Celebrating Awareness: One-Year Anniversary of Rare Disease of the Day

Written by Lisa Sencen on September 12, 2016

This summer marked our one-year anniversary of hosting the Rare Disease of the Day campaign on our Facebook page and website. It has been a productive campaign, sharing information on over 200 rare diseases, in line… Read More

High-School Students Raise Awareness

Written by admin on May 29, 2013

Today, members of the NORD staff had the opportunity to meet a group of high-school advocates who are already making a difference to help raise awareness for rare diseases. (more…)

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