Cystinosis Awareness Day is recognized as May 7th for the most commonly linked cystinosis mutation, the 57-kb deletion. This marks the third year we've come together on this day to support education, awareness, research, and fundraising for our rare disease. Months of planning go into Cystinosis Awareness Day. In-person events like 57 Miles for Cystinosis […]
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 […]
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, […]