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SUMMARY:Health Insurance - Online Q&A
DESCRIPTION:CRN’s Adult Leadership Advisory Board will host a Q&A with Levi Peterson and Samantha Saver of Patients Rising. Tap into their experience navigating health insurance during this live session. \nRegister to join the Zoom call on February 22 @ 7pm ET using this link. \n  \n 
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/adult-leadership-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
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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/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240428T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240428T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Planning with Cystinosis
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Adult Leadership Advisory Board introduces the topic of Family Planning with Cystinosis to their monthly meetup series. \nAre you an adult with cystinosis thinking about having a family? Not sure if you want to adopt or pursue a traditional birth? Join the Zoom conversation to hear from adults with cystinosis who can help answer some of your questions. Special guests include Briana Dundon\, Bryan and Alex Stout\, and Emily Mello. \nClick here to complete the simple event registration. Event will be held virtually on April 28th 6pm CT/ 7pm ET.  We hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/family-planning-with-cystinosis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T083000
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SUMMARY:Cystinosis Awareness Day - Family Meetup
DESCRIPTION:See you in Cincinnati\, Ohio! \nOn May 4th\, we are gathering for an in-person meet-up at the Cincinnati Marriott River Center. Join us for a day of connection\, education\, and celebration commemorating the 7th Annual Cystinosis Awareness Day. Registration is required and is now closed. Please contact Chelsea with questions at chelseam@cystinosis.org. \nDraft Agenda  \n\n8:30a Registration + breakfast provided \n9:00a Welcome \n9:30a Family introductions \n10:15a Dr Elizabeth Ames\, University of Michigan: Genetics in Cystinosis + Q&A \n11:15a Group photo \n11:30a Our Mental Health\, with Chelsea Meschke\, LMSW\n12:00p Lunch provided \n1:00p Updates from CRN President\, Jonathan Dicks \n1:30p Goose chase activity \n2:30p Patient Support session \n3:45p Closing remarks + departures \n\nIf you would like to stay at the venue overnight\, discounted rates are secured through this booking link.  \nWe hope to see you there! A special thank you our sponsors: \n \n                   
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/cystinosis-awareness-day-family-meetup/
LOCATION:Cincinnati Marriott RiverCenter\, 10 W Rivercenter Blvd\, Covington\, Kentucky\, 41011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTSTAMP:20260403T182446
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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/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T200000
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SUMMARY:Adult May Meetup - Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join the Adult Leadership Advisory Board to discuss the importance of mental wellness. Special guests include AJ Altman (Music Therapist) and Amanda Harmon (PhD college professor).\n\n\n\nFor the Zoom link\, please register for free using this link.\nEvent is May 19 at 7p ET.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/adult-may-meetup-mental-wellness/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
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SUMMARY:Cystinosis Symposium: A Rare Disease Model for Comprehensive Care
DESCRIPTION:The CRN is hosting an in-person event for healthcare professionals. \nJoin us May 31\, 2024 at The New York Academy of Medicine. \nHealthcare providers with a desire to learn more about comprehensive care in rare disease are encouraged to attend. Registration includes meals\, refreshments and cocktail hour. See the draft agenda and register below to secure your spot now for this pivotal event! See overview below.  \n\n \n \n\nAgenda\n \n\n \n \n\nRegister Today\n\n\n\n \n\nEvent Flyer\n\n\n\n \n\nSpeaker Bios\n\n \n\n\n \nOverview\nReview the latest advances in our understanding of cellular and molecular abnormalities in nephropathic cystinosis\, which have led to three major breakthroughs. We’ll explore the implementation of effective treatments for interrupting disease progression from childhood to adulthood\, and the exciting potential of cutting-edge gene therapies to eradicate this lifelong condition.\n \nDespite these promising developments\, substantial gaps and challenges persist in providing comprehensive care to cystinosis patients and families. Learn how earlier genetic recognition and timely diagnosis can make a difference. Find out how we’re bridging the gap to construct multidisciplinary healthcare teams extending from primary care to specialized support\, including social work\, nutritionists\, educators\, and quality of life navigators.\n \nBe a part of this transformative conference\, one of the first to address these glaring deficiencies in cystinosis care. Together\, we’ll focus on themes that apply to healthcare providers\, educators\, and families\, and work towards disseminating new information and raising awareness within the cystinosis community. Our ultimate goal is to provide an algorithm for more effectively navigating the promising future towards a cure.\n \n \nA special thank you to our sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n 
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/cystinosis-symposium-a-rare-disease-model-for-comprehensive-care/
LOCATION:The New York Academy of Medicine\, 1216 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T190000
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SUMMARY:School Prep + Cystinosis (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:A new school year is almost here. If you are preparing to send a child with cystinosis into the classroom\, this meeting is for you!\nJoin the Zoom call Monday\, July 22 at 7pm ET.We will discuss– Individual Education Plans (IEPs) – 504 plans – Medication schedules– Overall support strategies …and more\n\nNo registration needed. Use this link when it is time for the meeting.\nWe hope to see you Monday night for an engaging conversation.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/school-prep-cystinosis-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728
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SUMMARY:Cystinosis Network Europe International Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Cystinosis Network Europe (CNE) International Conference\, hosted by Cystinosis Foundation UK in Manchester in July are now open!\nRegister here.\nScientific meeting agenda\nFamily meeting agenda\n\nCNE is offering assistance to families who will find the financial burden of travelling very high. We are looking forward to an amazing family and community event in Manchester in the summer and hope to see you and your families there!\n\nFor questions\, contact Denise Dunn at denise.dunne@cystinosis.ie.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/cystinosis-network-europe-international-conference/
LOCATION:Manchester\, England\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Network Europe":MAILTO:denise.dunne@cystinosis.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240729T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240729T160000
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SUMMARY:Adult July Meetup - Disability and Cystinosis
DESCRIPTION:For Disability Pride Month\, the Adult Leadership Advisory Board is hosting a Zoom call to discuss living with cystinosis and disability. Their special guest is Hannah Creel\, a cystinosis warrior\, advocate and rare disease ally. \nRegistration is free to attend the event on July 29 at 3pm ET/2pm CT.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/adult-july-meetup-disability-and-cystinosis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240826T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182446
CREATED:20240819T210516Z
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SUMMARY:Adults August Meetup
DESCRIPTION:The Adult Leadership Advisory Board invites you to join their August meetup on Monday the 26th at 6p ET. This month’s topic: Mental Health – Trauma. \nSpecial guest is Kerry Heckman\, a licensed therapist from Seattle\, Washington. Register here to take part in the discussion.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/adults-august-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182446
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SUMMARY:Family Zoom Night - February
DESCRIPTION:CRN Family Zoom Night \nAll are invited to attend a Family Zoom Night on February 11th. Our goal is to provide the cystinosis community with a safe place to share thoughts\, express our feelings\, and come together. Use this link to log into the meeting. We hope to see you there! Questions? Email Chelsea Meschke at chelseam@cystinosis.org.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/family-zoom-night/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
LOCATION:https://cystinosis.org/event/family-zoom-night/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260403T182446
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SUMMARY:Rare Disease Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rare Disease Day is February 28\, 2025. \nIt is an opportunity to raise awareness and generate change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease\, their families and carers. Rare Disease Day Official launched a video to support the cause which you can view here. \nThe 2025 theme: More than you can image.  \nWe are asking the cystinosis community to raise your voice and provide a glimpse into what life is like living with a rare disease. Our goal is to fill in the blank below and share with the broader community via social media and/or the CRN newsletter. \n\nLiving with cystinosis is more ___________ than you can imagine. \nSend in your answer along with a photo or create a video expressing your thoughts. Email to info@cystinosis.org.\n\n\nOther ways to be a part of Rare Disease Day 2025 \n\n\n\nUS Residents – EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases created a petition to support steady and robust federal agency leadership\, federal biomedical research funding\, and public health agency support.\n\nIf this cause resonates with you\, lend your voice by signing and sharing here.\n\n\nOn February 28\, landmarks around the world will light up in Rare Disease Day colors. If you can\, visit a lit-up landmark near you and take a photo! No landmark nearby? Light up your home with Rare Disease Day colors—purple\, pink\, green\, and blue—and share a photo.\nShare a Fact About Cystinosis. Raise awareness by posting a fact about cystinosis on social media or have a discussion within your circle of family\, friends\, schools\, places of worship\, etc. Not sure what to share? Visit our education section.\nConnect and Advocate. Share your experience with cystinosis in an email\, blog\, or social post. Tag your representatives and ask them to support rare disease research and policies.\nGet Creative. Write a poem\, draw a picture\, or create something that represents your cystinosis journey. Share it or send to us to showcase.\n\n\n\nNo matter how you choose to participate\, your voice makes a difference!
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/rare-disease-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250318T203000
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SUMMARY:Family Zoom Night - March
DESCRIPTION:Join us this March as Family Zoom Night returns! This welcoming space is open to anyone impacted by cystinosis to share experiences\, ask questions\, and connect with others. Led by our Vice President of Family Support\, Chelsea Meschke. \n\nMarch 18\, 2025\n7:00pm Eastern\nFor Zoom access\, visit https://tinyurl.com/t6zek7b2\n\nEmail Chelsea with any questions at chelseam@cystinosis.org.
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/family-zoom-night-march/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
LOCATION:https://cystinosis.org/event/family-zoom-night-march/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
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SUMMARY:Cystinosis Awareness Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Now in it’s eighth year\, Cystinosis Awareness Day was created to shine a spotlight on our rare disease. Spreading information about cystinosis has the power to create a better future for the ~2\,000 diagnosed and those awaiting a diagnosis. How will you celebrate May 7th? \nThere are many ways to show your support. \n\nBe Seen\, Flood It Green. Update your profile picture or simply save and share on your social channels the image provided here (or anything with a green theme) and #cystinosisaware. If you want to take it a step further\, share a fact about cystinosis or share something you wish others knew\n\nAsk Me Anything (AMA). AMA is a powerful way to raise awareness by connecting\, sharing\, and engaging by openly answering questions about a topic\, like cystinosis. Leading up to awareness day we will provide these Q+A opportunities. If you’d like to pose a question or volunteer to provide answers\, email info@cystinosis.org or comment on our socials\n\nDouble Your Donation Days. From May 1–15\, 2025\, every dollar you give to CRN will be matched—fueling twice the support for cystinosis research and programming. Make a tax-deductible contribution today\nVisit our How to Help page for more\n\n 
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/8th-annual-cystinosis-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260403T182446
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SUMMARY:2025 CRN Family Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/2025-crn-family-conference/
LOCATION:Amway Grand\, 187 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182446
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SUMMARY:Zoom Night - September
DESCRIPTION:We’re keeping it simple with no agenda\, no pressure. This call is open to everyone living with and impacted by cystinosis. It is a chance to connect\, ask questions\, and spend time together.  \n\nSeptember 16\n 7:30p ET\nZoom https://tinyurl.com/yy3v7euh\n\nOur host is Chelsea Meschke\, CRN VP of Family Support\, licensed social worker\, and mom to two cystinosis warriors.  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://cystinosis.org/event/zoom-night-september/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Gatherings/Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Cystinosis Research Network":MAILTO:info@cystinosis.org
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