CURE® recently conducted an interview with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) patient Joseph Heisler and his mother, Marirene. Joseph’s father was diagnosed thirty years ago with the genetic (inherited) disease. Shortly thereafter…
February 1st marked the beginning of Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, which is an entire month dedicated to learning about this rare disease and raising awareness. The Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) has…
There are many terms that were once widely used which held offensive origins and meanings towards certain groups. Now, in a more socially conscious society, we are rightfully abandoning these…
A lack of patient engagement is an issue across many rare diseases, with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) acting as the perfect example. In fact, aHUS patient organizations are still…
For years, Debra Papagni Denmark worked to have New York State recognize Phelan-McDermid Syndrome after her son Drew, now 13, was diagnosed. A few years ago, Governor Andrew Cuomo heard…
November 1st marks Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) Awareness Day, which is dedicated to patients living with this severe epilepsy syndrome. The LGS Foundation has organized this day to celebrate the resiliency…
According to a story from Religion News Service, Gurjot 'Jo' Kaur has developed a reputation as a potent civil rights lawyer. Her career was motivated by experiences such as ableism…
Climate change is an issue that has seen a lot of activism from the younger generations, as they will have to grow up and handle more of the burdens it…
A new partnership has been formed between Global Genes and the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) - created by the Black Women's Health Imperative - in an effort to increase…
October 23 is recognized each year as Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day, a time to help spread awareness about this syndrome among the general public and in the medical field. Kabuki…
Last week marked National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day, which was celebrated on October 7th. It's meant to raise awareness of this rare disease while providing support to those affected. You…
Many rare diseases face issues when it comes to awareness, we know this. Low patient populations, minimal research, and little knowledge all contribute to this problem. One father aims to…
September is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) Awareness Month! The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Association has put together 5 different ways you can help spread awareness of this rare disease this month. The Association…
The month of August is recognized as Psoriasis Awareness Month, a time of year set aside to help spread awareness about the disease among the general public and in the…
July is recognized as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Awareness Month. Though arthritis is often considered an illness that is associated with old age, it is estimated that around 300,000 children in…
The month of April is recognized as Sjögren's Awareness Month, a time for spreading awareness about the autoimmune disease Sjögren's syndrome in the medical community and among the general public.…
Running a foundation for a rare disease isn’t always an easy thing. I receive emails daily asking me for information about Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence, a rare disease of monochorionic twins affecting just…
The month of March is recognized as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time that is dedicated to spreading awareness among the general public and the medical community about cerebral palsy,…
Monty Hui, an eight-year-old boy from Australia, and his family have spoken to SBS News about living with a rare disease and the obstacles faced in diagnosis and recognition. He…
Tom Kean, the Senate Republican Majority Leader in New Jersey, is leading the charge to fully realize a recently partially approved bill, which would create a New Jersey Rare Disease…
Learning about rare diseases is one of the first steps towards advocacy. If you or a loved one are affected by cold agglutinin disease (CAD), you may want to get…
Vance Robinson was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis over ten years ago, and since then he has worked to raise money and awareness. Pre-pandemic, Vance would throw the first pitch…
February is recognized as Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month, which is an event intended to help spread awareness about Marfan syndrome among the general public and in the medical field. This…
Shane James has recently completed a 24-day long run to fundraise for the Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation, earning about $20,000 by the end of his trek. The run, called…
Grant Bonebrake was diagnosed with Alport syndrome at age 12. Since then, he has gone on to advocate for not only Alport syndrome patients, but the rare disease community as…
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