Category: Rare Disease Advocacy

RAREfest22 – At the forefront of this event are the patients themselves!

RAREfest22 is the world’s only rare disease-inspired festival attracting an audience of stakeholders alongside the public. Festival-goers listen to expert talks, watch films, interact with around 25 exhibits, hear powerful patient stories and mingle with those taking part and others attending.… Read More RAREfest22 – At the forefront of this event are the patients themselves!

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My experience – First face-to-face event in 2 years!

This week I was lucky enough to attend the ‘Patient Centricity and Collaboration Global Congress 2021, Europe, that was held in London on 8-9th November. By Paradigm Global Events, that was held in London on 8-9th November. The last time I attended such an event in person was in October 2019, in London. In this article I discuss it, my experience and share the messages that I took with me.… Read More My experience – First face-to-face event in 2 years!

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RARE Summit 21 – it’s more than an event – it’s where the magic happens!

Rare Summit 2021 CRDN

RAREsummit is more than an event – it’s where the magic happens.  A powerful movement for change that provides the right ingredients and ecosystem for a better future, where productive collaborations are nurtured and flourish for real patient impact.… Read More RARE Summit 21 – it’s more than an event – it’s where the magic happens!

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International Ataxia Awareness Day 25th September with ‘Ataxia and Me’

The word ‘ataxia’ comes from the Greek ‘a taxis’, which means ‘without order’.
          Our mission is to bring back some of the order to the lack of order
It is the term used for a group of neurodegenerative diseases that affect balance and coordination.… Read More International Ataxia Awareness Day 25th September with ‘Ataxia and Me’

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Rare Disease Male Support Group – mental health community support.

Great opportunity to get together with other guys that have rare diseases and mental health issues.
Meet in a safe space, talk about what you are going through and offer support to each other if and where needed.… Read More Rare Disease Male Support Group – mental health community support.

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We’re off mobilising for charity – 1 month long Superhero Series challenge

Using my rollator with its seat for those appropriately paced stops we hope to get out of the back lane this time. Last year the pandemic put restrictions on how I could complete the challenge.… Read More We’re off mobilising for charity – 1 month long Superhero Series challenge

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Dazzle4Rare 2021 – #StrutYourStripes with us at ZebraStrutters to raise awareness!

A simple goal of signal boosting rare and undiagnosed patient and community messages. August week long event, joining allies, advocates, small and large non-profit organisations, and others who wish to elevate rare and undiagnosed voices.… Read More Dazzle4Rare 2021 – #StrutYourStripes with us at ZebraStrutters to raise awareness!

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