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Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February every year.  It reminds us of the challenges faced by rare disease patients everyday worldwide and inspires us to redouble our efforts to make their lives better.

Mediaplanet UK/Ireland invites you to access a collection of stories about rare disease challenges, treatment and care as part of its Rare Disease Day campaign. The need for better therapeutics is critically important, as stated by Jayne Spink of the Genetic Alliance UK, "Less than 5% of the more than 6,000 rare diseases currently have an available medicine." To read more, follow the online link referenced below on or after March 1.

The Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) Foundation is asking those interested in rare diseases to support the HEART (Helping Experts Accelerate Rare Treatments) Act by petitioning their U.S. Congressional representatives. The bill is designed to ensure that rare disease experts and patients are involved in the drug review process for rare disease therapeutics.

Every rare disease patient or family has an unique story to tell about coping with challenges for a condition that few have heard about. Share yours in a Rare Genomics Institutes blog commemorating Rare Disease Day.

Most rare diseases are “pre-existing” conditions. Depending upon where you live and your financial circumstances, this may disqualify you from health insurance benefits and continuous medical treatment. At face value, this is an absurdity. Many diseases, not just rare ones, manifest themselves over years. This includes cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies to name a few. Initiating treatment of such diseases at their most acute symptomatic phase is often too late and ignores the fact that preventative measures could have been taken.

This episode features RareShare itself, and discuss various topics ranging from its goals and how to utilize its networking and informational content. We hope to provide you with a brief, but comprehensive view of the website's features, the diverse and driven volunteers who make this work, and a glimpse of our future plans

The University of Illinois at Chicago has produced a brief resource guide on Understanding the Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing.

What is it like to be a parent of a rare disease child? Your role is not limited to being a full-time parent.

Advocacy groups for NGLY-1 deficiency, USP7, MEPAN and GRIN founded by highly motivated parents.

21 rare disease grants awarded to researchers.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Ian Stedman—a lawyer, a father of two, and a rare disease patient and advocate from Toronto. He has Muckle Wells Syndrome, which is a variant of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome, or CAPS. Ian speaks to his experience with the diagnoses, treatment, and general navigation of the health care system as a patient.

Join RAREwithCOVID - A contact registry for Rare Disease patients with COVID-19. 

RAREwithCOVID is open to ANY Rare Disease patient who has or had COVID-19. 

RareShare has recently become aware of a free genetic screening opportunity for neutropenia patients.

Von-Hippel Lindau Syndrome Patients or Caregivers Wanted for Paid Project

RareShare has been contacted by a market research group offering a paid opportunity for Von Hippel-Lindau patients and caregivers in Germany, France or the UK to share their experiences through an online digital journal or a web-cam based interview. 

In Support of Rare Disease Patients Impacted by COVID-19, NORD Launches Premium and Limited Medical Relief Program.

Online survey seeks to find out how COVID-19 is impacting rare disease patients.

• Unrare Challenges
• COVID-19 Impact on Rare Disease Patients
• RareWear Program
• RareShare User Survey
• CBC Podcast Series

Rare disease patients often face minority group challenges.

Multiple reports urge practicing COVID-19 community precautions to prevent exposure of rare disease patients with elevated risks.