Did you know that 1 in 10 people worldwide have rare and genetic conditions? PatientsLikeMe was a proud sponsor of the 1st Annual Tribute to Champions of Hope, organized by our partner the Global Genes / RARE Project. Held on September 27th in Newport Beach, CA, the gala recognized outstanding individuals who are working to affect… Continue reading Recognizing the Rare Disease Community’s Champions of Hope
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Rare Disease Day: Together, We Can Do More
Today is the fifth annual observation of Rare Disease Day, an international event recognized in more than 50 countries. (Learn about US activities here, including a day of lobbying on Capitol Hill for the ULTRA Act, which aims to stimulate the development of treatments for rare diseases.) What’s a rare disease, you ask? It’s a… Continue reading Rare Disease Day: Together, We Can Do More
PATIENTSLIKEME AND R.A.R.E PROJECT UNITE TO FIND AND CONNECT ONE MILLION RARE DISEASE PATIENTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nonprofit and “Not Just for Profit” Announce Collaboration at PartneringForCures Event NEW YORK, NY – November 7, 2011 – Today, PatientsLikeMe and R.A.R.E Project, a nonprofit advocacy and support group for patients with all rare diseases, announce a new partnership to find and connect 1 million rare disease patients to share and… Continue reading PATIENTSLIKEME AND R.A.R.E PROJECT UNITE TO FIND AND CONNECT ONE MILLION RARE DISEASE PATIENTS