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!

Rare neurological disease – Awareness campaign for AtaxiaUK #IAAD21

Taryn is delivering the Ataxia UKs medical guidelines to her GP in Sunderland for the campaign. Educating doctors is important to help this rare condition, ataxia, get recognised. Knowing about the disease can help people with symptoms to get noticed sooner… and diagnosed quicker.… Read More Rare neurological disease – Awareness campaign for AtaxiaUK #IAAD21

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

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!

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’

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!

Are you aware of this #Rare? | Wolfram Syndrome UK Virtual Conference 2020 | 19th and 26th September

Wolfram Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder which is also known as DIDMOAD syndrome after its four most common features: Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus, Optic Atrophy and Deafness… Read More Are you aware of this #Rare? | Wolfram Syndrome UK Virtual Conference 2020 | 19th and 26th September

Get a twibbon to support EDS

Can you help to raise EDS Awareness? Get a twibbon to support EDS – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome EDS Awareness  -Living with stripes is a great Facebook Community which is one of a few that I follow, and their awareness campaign asks us to wear a twibbon of support. Get a twibbon to support EDS via this… Read More Get a twibbon to support EDS