World CDG Organization (WCDGO) is the unified voice of people living with Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (CDG).

World CDG United Voice
Joined March 2016
📣First data shared from the FCDGC Natural History Study 📣 Check the most recent findings from our brilliant clinical researchers which looked at a group of 2️⃣8️⃣0️⃣ individuals with CDG diagnoses.
First data shared from the FCDGC Natural History Study looking at 280 CDG diagnoses. Unsurprisingly, N-linked CDG (including PMM2) remain the most common type with the evolving group of GPI anchor disorders the second most common. Read more 👉authors.elsevier.com/c/1jMLi… #cdg
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#WorldCDGDay 💚 Today, we stand together to shine a light on CDG🎗️ Let's raise awareness and support for those affected by CDG. Let’s spread love and stand tall together! Share your green colours, awareness activities, and your hopes for the future! #StandUnited4CDG #CDGGoGreen
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🌟3 DAYS left to #WorldCDGDay🌟 Join us in spreading awareness and support for those affected by CDG. Together, we can make a difference! 💚💚💚 👉 Still wondering how to get involved? Find out more at worldcdg.org/awareness/world… #StandUnited4CDG #CDGGoGreen
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It’s ⏰ for the #CDGGoGreen movement 💚 👉 Change your Social Media banner and profile picture to raise awareness for CDG ➡️ Share this post and tag three friends to join us ! Together we are stronger! 💪👫 Get them at bit.ly/3LsjIkD #WorldCDGDay #StandUnited4CDG
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💚 2 weeks to go to #WorldCDGDay 💚 Are you ready to raise awareness on May 16th? 💪 👉 Prepare now! Explore and use the vast list of materials, available in several languages 🌎 Access it now at bit.ly/3NbMtof #StandUnited4CDG #CDGGoGreen
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We are deeply committed to advocating for better mental health. Within this initiative, Vanessa will be amplifying the voices of rare disease families, ensuring their needs are recognized, understood, and addressed 💙 #RareDisease #MentalHeath
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#Resilience in #CDG ✊ Understanding resilence levels helps people developing strategies to face daily adversities. In our latest article, we show the importance of caring for #mentalhealth and of professional and social support for our community 🌈 👉 bit.ly/ResilienceCDG
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🦓𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲s🌍! Vanessa Ferreira will represent CDG and other rare diseases at the IRDiRC Task Force: "A Framework to Assess Impacts Along the Rare Disease Patient and Family Journey." 👏 📍More information at bit.ly/irdirctaskforce
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4 weeks to go!📣 May 16 is #WorldCDGDay ➡️ time to start painting the World 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍! 🌍 💚 🌏 Join the #CDGGoGreen campaign that encourages people to use green on May 16th, to show support for children and adults affected with CDG 🙌 #LetsComeTogether
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🌍✨ Voices of CDG Families and Advocates✨🌟 📣 You can read all about the stories, insights, and experiences of the worldwide CDG community and get inspired #6thWorldConferenceCDG Report a bit.ly/6thWCCDGReport #CDGCommunity #CDGAdvocacy
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✨ Happy New Year ✨ Let's welcome the new year with open hearts and a renewed sense of hope🌈 Let's cherish the diversity of our community and appreciate the unique strengths that each member brings to the table. Let's build bridges and strive for a better future together 🥂
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The Rare Disease Day 2024 official video gathers worlwide stories and experiences of the rare disease community and is available in 60 languages! a027.short.gy/FwvUfj Lets come together leading up to Rare Disease Day 29 Feb 2024 Hit share and raise awareness! #RareDiseaseDay
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📢The #6thWCCDG report is out! 📘 Dive into the session summaries, insights and breakthroughs at bit.ly/6thWCCDGReport 🚀 Let's amplify awareness and support for CDG. Share the report, join the conversation, and be part of the movement! 🤝 #CDGAwareness #StandTogether4CDG
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🎙️2🆕#JIMDpodcast episodes! 🎧Shortcast: PIGO-CDG: A case study, phenotypic expansion, lit review & nosological considerations feat Dr Starosta✨spoti.fi/47KFeuL 🎧CAD Deficiency: Beyond the genetics feat Dr Wortmann, Dr Freeze & Dr Ramón-Maiques spoti.fi/49ya4bm
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📚 The CDG State of the Art in 2022 📚 The words of Dr. Joana Poejo bring hope to the CDG community! New information and new people interested in CDG means more opportunities for CDG research 💚 🔗 Read the Full Publication: bit.ly/CDGstateart2022 #RareDiseases #CDGResearch
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2024 CDG Scientific & Family Conference, USA 📷 Event Date: March 1-3 📷 Event Location: Mission Bay, San Diego, CA, USA Highlights: 📷Scientific Sessions 📷Family Support Workshops 📷Networking Opportunities Don't miss out! Register at bit.ly/3sch8K8 #RareDiseaseDay
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🗣️ "This is the most comprehensive review ever written on CDG. Every stakeholder will find it to her/his liking. A must read!" Curious about out new publication? 🔗 Read the Full Publication: bit.ly/CDGstateart2022 #CDGResearch #ExpertOpinion
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🌿Family Well-Being Series: Nurturing Mental Health A journey to strengthen your family's resilience and happiness led by Vanessa, a CDG sibling and experienced coach on November 17, 24, and December 1 (5-1 PM 7isbon time) Register by Oct 31 at wcdgo@worldcdg.org #MentalHealth
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New publication🗣️ ➡️Congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG): state of the art in 2022*in the prestigious journal Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases🌟 📚View and download at bit.ly/CDGstateart2022
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🌟Nurturing Mental Health🌟 Let's dive into: - Self-care - Resilience - Support strategies 3 sessions on November 17, 24, and December 1 from 5 to 7 PM (Lisbon time) ✨ Register today by emailing wcdgo@worldcdg.org Deadline: Oct 31 Limited fellowships available #MentalHealth
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