Do you know a student who is interested in raising awareness? February 28 (the rarest last day of the year) marks World Rare Disease Day. Julia Band Orange and Julia Finch have compiled materials to create a “Rare Disease Day In-a-Box”! Please click here to find an awareness video, a sample speech, an article for a school…
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— Jade Smith, pictured here with Allyson & Geoffrey
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Calling Young Adults…Do You Want to be a Rare Disease Leader?
Have you ever wanted to make an even bigger impact? Now’s your chance. The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases is calling on young adults to join its YARR Leadership Academy. The Young Adult Representatives of RDLA (YARR) launched the YARR Leadership Academy, a series of on-line courses offered to a select group of young adults…
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