More Than 630 Partners to Join in Marking Rare Disease Day February 29
On the ultimate rare day---February 29th---millions of people around the world will be observing Rare Disease Day. And in the U.S., more than 630 patient organizations, government agencies, research centers and companies who have signed up as "Rare Disease Day Partners" (including the NNPDF), will join the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) in supporting the day!
"This year marks the 5th anniversary of Rare Disease Day," said Peter L. Saltonstall, president and CEO of NORD. "The event has grown every year and was observed in more than 60 nations last year. The purpose is to raise awareness of rare diseases as an important public health issue."
To learn more about how you can get involved in World Rare Disease Day, visit NNPDF's NewsLine or our Rare Disease Day page.
Thank you for supporting Rare Disease Day! My son Gage passed away from a rare genetic disease called early-onset LAL deficiency (also known as Wolman disease) in 2009. Rare Disease Day means so much to the millions of people and families affected by the approximately 7,000 rare diseases. Thanks again! Mary http://www.lalsolace.org
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