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SUMMARY:Rare Disease Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:February 28\, 2023 is Rare Disease Day.\nA movement created by Eurordis\, Rare Disease Day unites an international community and promotes progress for all those affected. Rare Disease Day raises awareness for the 300 million people living with rare disease around the world and their families and carers; including our 2\,000 cystinosis warriors. \nHere are some resources and ways to participate in Rare Disease Day 2023: \nVirtual Meetings. Join the discussion\, “Intersections with Rare Diseases – A patient focused event” February 27\, 9:00 am – 4:45 pm ET. Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill activities through EveryLife Foundation. In the UK: Improving Care Coordination for Rare on March 2\, 11:00 am – 13:00 pm GMT. \nShare your rare. Take a selfie using Rare Disease International’s virtual photo booth\, share your cystinosis story with us at info@cystinosis.org or visit rarediseaseday.org/share-your-story. Need inspiration? Read about Reza’s cystinosis story here. \nUse your voice. Provide feedback to the NORD/Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) survey to be heard\, included\, and counted. This national survey of underrepresented rare disease patients will help us better advocate for equal access to care for all people living with rare diseases. \nLight Up for Rare by illuminating your home or a monument in your city. \nFind an event in your area via the Rare Action Network. \nRare Disease Basics. Learn and share the basics of your rare disease with this intro to cystinosis video and our Cystinosis 101 page. \nRare Equity Guide; How can we achieve equity for people living with a rare disease? Tune in to the Understanding the Emotional Health of Rare Disease Patients session from Global Genes. \nResearch Participation. This cystinosis study can be completed from home. Have questions? Join this live Q&A event with researchers. \nGuides for Rare Adults. Download the Rare Disease Employment Toolkit and Living rare: Family Planning Toolkit. \nRare Programming. Take advantage of the special programming offered by your patient advocacy organization. \nSelf care. It can be easy for rare patients and caregivers to over look their mental health. If you are in crisis\, please reach out. \nMake a donation. Donate time by volunteering with the CRN [info@cystinosis.org] or support our mission with a monetary contribution.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/rare-disease-day-2023/
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SUMMARY:Informational Q&A: Cystinosis QoL Study
DESCRIPTION:We will host an informational session on the CRN funded study “Development of a patient-reported outcome to measure the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents with cystinosis: QUALIFY-US” \nThe research team will be available to explain the project and what participation would involve. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. \nMarch 9\, 2023  \n10:00 – 11:00 am Eastern \nJoin the Zoom meeting using this link  \nIn partnership with the Department of Medical Psychology at Germany’s University Medical Center in Hamburg-Eppendorf\, Dr. Julia Quitmann and team are actively recruiting participants for online interviews. The study focuses on health-related quality of life (HrQoL) and aims to learn more about the challenges and management of the disease and the needs of patients living with cystinosis. \nBoth cystinosis patients and parents may be eligible. Additional information is available here or contact Isabell Suck or Stefanie Witt at quality-of-life@uke.de.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/informational-qa-cystinosis-qol-study/
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SUMMARY:Cystinosis Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:On May 7\, 2023 the cystinosis community will come together in honor of Cystinosis Awareness Day (CAD). Now in it’s sixth year\, CAD is a global effort to raise funds and educate the general population about this disease. This year’s campaign will include testimonials from cystinosis warriors\, caregivers/family members and international cystinosis organizations. In addition\, we will feature physicians and rare partner organizations who’ve teamed up to amplify our message. \nHow will you spread the word? Here are some ideas to get you started: \n\n“One Thing” Campaign. Share the one thing you wish everyone knew about cystinosis\nNominate yourself or a fellow cystinosis warrior for the Cystinosis Warrior Impact Program\nShare your cystinosis odyssey or pass along information from our website\nVolunteer for cystinosis research studies\nStart a cystinosis fundraiser. Facebook and Instagram make this easy or contact Jonathan Dicks on how to host an event (jdicks@cystinosis.org)\nVisit our general list on How to Help\nTo donate\, click here\n\nIf you would like to volunteer to become and event ambassador\, please email info@cystinosis.org.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/cystinosis-awareness-day/
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SUMMARY:Rare Disease Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:By taking part in Rare Disease Day you help provide a greater understanding and acceptance of cystinosis and living with a rare disease. You may even find speaking out about cystinosis empowering. Either way\, we thank you for being a part of our community and considering taking part in this important day. Here are a few examples of how to get involved: \n\nShare your story with the official Rare Disease Day sponosors here\nSign up for Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill in Washington\, DC. Virtual sessions are also available\nTalk with a friend\, teacher or loved one about living with a rare disease. Resource materials can be found here including presentations for younger children\nGet social; post something personal or leverage the Rare Disease Day Toolkit downloads to raise awareness\nJoin the Rare Action Network\, Light Up for Rare or Show Your Stripes Campaigns lead by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)\nShow support – for yourself or a loved one. The CRN provides special programming and assistance year-round. Discover what is available at no cost to you here\nParticipate in research. Check the Research tab for open studies including an online Quality of Life study currently looking for U.S. volunteers\n\n 
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/rare-disease-day-2024/
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SUMMARY:Cystinosis Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on and leading up to May 7th to promote cystinosis awareness\, education and fundraising efforts. \nOur 7th annual awareness day campaign focuses on #CystinosisStereotypes with 3 ways go participate: share\, create and/or donate. \n\nShare. \n\n\nEach day our community wakes up and challenges cystinosis stereotypes. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing examples from global cystinosis warriors calling out those stereotypes through videos\, photos and personal perspectives. Please share to help shatter #CystinosisStereotypes \n\n\nCreate.  \n\n\nMake your own video/post in response to the questions: What cystinosis stereotype are you breaking? Which do you wish to break? Once created\, share with your network with #CystinosisStereotypes \n\n\nDonate.  \n\n\nYour Cystinosis Awareness Day donations will be TRIPLED. $10 turns into $30\, $100 into $300\, and so on. Support cystinosis research\, family assistance and educational programming today! The match will be capped at $15\,000. \n\nYou may also be interested in: \n\nCincinnati\, OH Family Meetup There will be an in person event for those regional to Cincinnati\, Ohio on May 4th. Registration is complimentary and you can learn more here\nFor Your Healthcare Team The CRN is hosting an event at The New York Academy of Medicine to discuss comprehensive care in cystinosis. The May 31st symposium is for healthcare professionals. Please share the link with your care teams – they don’t want to miss this information-packed agenda\nSpecial Programs Check out our robust support programming which includes the Cystinosis Warrior Impact Program. Apply yourself or nominate a loved one living with cystinosis\nAdult Leadership Advisory Board Open to adults living with cystinosis 18+ years old\, see the group’s current initiatives and apply to be a member here\nVolunteer for Research Be a part of important advancements in the world of cystinosis. We are currently recruiting for the Quality of Life study and the full list is available on our webpage\n\nThank you to our sponsors: \n \n \n 
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/cystinosis-awareness-day-2/
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