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Joined June 2012
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Susan Thiele, Senior Director, Advocacy & Therapeutic Communications at Kyowa Kirin and Lisa Savitt from SmithSolve discuss their teams’ partnership in their presentation: Collaborate to Address Data Gaps and Care Barriers through Lived Experiences: The XLH Community Impact Survey at this mornings session at the 5th Chief Patient Officer Summit. Stay tuned for new XLH content on CheckRare.  #DGEvents #CPOSummit #TeamSmithSolve #XLH
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Doctors couldn’t tell the five families with children who have a newly discovered rare condition why their toddlers were experiencing “global developmental delays,” including trouble eating and speaking. Until last year. wapo.st/3HyUFOw
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Today we are celebrating #patientadvocates! Stay tuned for our shares highlighting the amazing work of our #community as they advocate passionately for #raredisease. #NationalPatientAdvocacyDay
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The term “special needs” and “disabled” may seem synonymous, but they’re not. Experts oppose the use of "special needs," because its offensive and carries negative connotations. Advocates say they find power and community in the word disabled. bit.ly/3ggUSpq #SayTheWord
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The role of mRNA in the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines highlighted its strong suit: a great versatility that makes it possible to design a new drug for various rare diseases. Read more: ow.ly/svoz50ETHNv
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Incorporating mindfulness practices into your daily routine is a great way to help children transition between activities and recollect after challenging tasks. Little Renegades offers a free "Intro to Mindfulness" resource. Download yours today at bit.ly/3fQuxPv
New #webinar: "Transitioning to Adult Care” on April 21 at 2:00pm ET. Join #NORD to learn how to plan for the transition from parent-supervised pediatric care to more independent adult care. #rarediseases Register: bit.ly/3dm5YXT
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Join us for a free virtual MDBR yoga class, Saturday April 17th @ 10:30am EDT. Let's work on our flexibility before our ride! Register today! bit.ly/MDBRyoga
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Last day to register for #RareAcrossAmerica2021 Start the year by making an impact on federal policy close to your home. Share your rare disease story and meet other rare disease advocates! To register visit: RareAcrossAmerica.org
The Young Adult Representatives of RDLA (YARR) are excited to launch the YARR Leadership Academy, a series of on-line courses offered to a select group of young adults in the rare disease community (ages 18-29). Learn more and apply today! hearusyarr.org
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Introducing this year's RARE Champion of Hope Award nominees! Congratulations to these incredible individuals and organizations. Your determination and inspiring work in #raredisease does not go unnoticed. Learn more about the nominees here! globalgenes.org/rare-champio…
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A true collaboration-the 2019 CRN Family Conference allowed volunteers 2 contribute 2 the "Walk In My Shoes" #cystinosis documentary.Thank you 2 each & every participant in this labor of love. View film @ bit.ly/30LV336 #WalkInMyShoes #raredisease @Chanbone4 @editoneinc
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That's a wrap! Today, #RareAcrossAmerica advocates geared up for their meetings with Members of Congress by practicing their pitches! @SmithSolve #FastForwardforRare
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Opinion: Patients, their family members, and the general public have historically been excluded from deciding the value of medicines. We believe that their voices and views should be essential to the conversation. buff.ly/2Zd9A8D
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‘It Will Consume Your Life’: 4 Families Take On Rare Diseases nyti.ms/2ABgf2Z
1/4 If you or someone in your family has a rare disease, we want YOU to take the National Burden of Rare Disease Survey. The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases in collaboration with the rare disease community has worked with health economists to develop the #burdenstudy
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Eric T Wong, MD, Associate Professor at @harvardmed discusses some of the reasons that patients may be interested in participating in a clinical trial, especially one involving a #raredisease. @harvardmed #clinicaltrial checkrare.com/why-do-patient…
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‘As a healthcare professional, I bring a unique perspective to my interactions with patients.’ Read Cortney’s story about living with #SickleCellDisease >> ow.ly/PnbM50zfKYj Tell your own story >> ow.ly/lvX150zfKYi
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Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! Join us for our virtual MDBR program and spin class from 11:15am - 1:00pm! Register today! milliondollarbikeride.org/re… We CAN'T WAIT to see you!!! #PennMDBR2020!
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TODAY: @DavidFajgenbaum was diagnosed with Castleman disease when he was a 25-year-old medical student. After nearly dying in the hospital several times (and being told there was no cure) he decided to try and find his own treatment.
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