Today is Rare Cancer Day!
Get Involved, Spread the Word & Hear Stories From Those Impacted
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It’s Rare Cancer Day!
The big day is here – Rare Cancer Day! Launched in 2019 by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the NORD Rare Cancer Coalition, the goal of #RareCancerDay is to raise awareness of rare cancers and the need for greater research funding and patient support.
“Increasing awareness of rare cancer symptoms could lead to improvements in survival for individuals living with rare cancers. Members of the rare community, I urge you to tell your story, and together we can drive innovation to discover treatments and cures for rare cancers.”
– Peter L. Saltonstall, President and CEO of NORDFree Webinar
Date: Today, September 30
Time: 2:00pm ETJoin NORD for the free 45-minute webinar, “Rare Cancers: Breaking Down Barriers to Diagnosis, Treatment and Research” where we will explore and discuss rare cancer challenges and offer insights to assist those who are impacted.
This webinar is intended for patients, caregivers, families and the general public.
Download the #RareCancerDay social media toolkit, with suggested social posts and graphics, and share rare cancer facts with your followers in order to raise awareness. Also, follow NORD on social media and share/retweet/like our posts – and don’t forget to use the hashtag#RareCancerDay in your posts!
Visit the NORD website for impactful stories from rare cancer warriors, including brave individuals like Shayna, Bryce, and Dan “Dry Dock” Shockley.
Thank you to our NORD Rare Cancer Day sponsor Foundation Medicine!
NORD, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 325 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research and patient services. rarediseases.org 55 Kenosia Ave, Danbury, CT 06810