Join The Hilltop and Dicks Family for a fundraiser to benefit sweet Elle. Elle was diagnosed with cystinosis and her family, friends and community have supported her every step of the way. Her father is Jon Dicks, President of the Cystinosis Research Network. You can read about the first few years of her journey as […]
February 28th marks the 12th annual Rare Disease Day (RDD). Observed on the rarest day of the year, the global event campaigns for equity for the over 7,000 rare diseases currently identified. Among those rare diseases is cystinosis. Cystinosis is a genetic, lysosomal storage disorder where unusual cystine accumulation occurs in every cell in the […]
Diet and exercise will be the next topics of conversation during the Cystinosis Sessions quarterly Zoom call. Join our Adult Leadership Advisory Board Saturday, April 9 at 4:00pm ET. This event is open for all to attend. We hope to see you there! To join, click: https://zoom.us/j/2663523786 Meeting ID: 266 352 3786 Here are instructions […]
On May 7, 2022 we celebrate the 5th Annual Cystinosis Awareness Day. This is an opportunity to educate the world about cystinosis, a rare disease that impacts 2,000 patients and their loved ones. Please join us in commemorating this event. Here are a few suggestions on how to participate: Check out the Cystinosis Warrior Impact […]
Gail Potts and her South Carolina team are back at it! After a successful inaugural event last summer, Gail continues to honor her daughter Deanna’s legacy with a golf fundraiser to benefit the Cystinosis Research Network (CRN). Proceeds from the event will support research, family support and education for those impacted by cystinosis. This […]
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 […]
CRN Family Zoom Night All 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 […]
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 […]
Join our next Zoom night on Tuesday, November 18th. Calls are open to everyone living with and impacted by cystinosis. It is a chance to connect, ask questions, and spend time together. November 18 7:30p ET Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/7s2datft Our host is Chelsea Meschke, CRN VP of Family Support, licensed social worker, and mom to […]