Organization Spotlight: CureGRIN
Learn more about CureGRIN, founded in 2018 by parents of children diagnosed with GRIN Disorder to help find cures and therapies for people around the world suffering from these conditions.
Organization Spotlight: Bliss Health
It’s no secret that it is difficult to get to a pain medicine specialist. There are just so many people in pain who cannot find relief, and are looking for help. Learn about Bliss Health, which provides access to pain management services through virtual consultations, through a dedicated team of medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of various types of chronic and acute pain conditions.
Organization Spotlight: The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF)
The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) is a patient-founded and patient-driven, international nonprofit organization with a simple but compelling vision and mission: to have a world without WM (Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia) and to support and educate everyone affected by Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) while advancing the search for a cure.
Organization Spotlight: The MOG Project
The MOG Project is devoted to raising awareness about MOG Antibody Disease (MOGAD), as well as educating doctors, patients, and caregivers and also advancing research through expert collaboration and fundraising for our Research for Rare program.
Organization Spotlight: Trial Equity
Spotlight on Trial Equity, an organization whose mission is to address the underrepresentation of diverse populations in clinical trials, ultimately advancing health equity.
Organization Spotlight: Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association (SRNA)
SRNA is a not-for-profit, international organization dedicated to the support of children, adolescents, and adults with a spectrum of rare neuroimmune disorders. Learn more about their work, community, and resources.
Organization Spotlight: Cure CMD
Cure CMD is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance research toward treatments for congenital muscular dystrophies (CMD) and improve the lives of those living with CMD through the engagement and support of their community.
Organization Spotlight: The AVM Alliance
AVM Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to filling the needs of the pediatric Brain AVM & Stroke community, helping parents of children who have been affected by brain vessel disease and Stroke.
Organization Spotlight: SAMi
After their son’s diagnosis of Epilepsy, the Anderson’s struggled to find a sleep-monitoring solution that worked for them. They decided to take matters into their own hands and created SAMi, a device designed to track nocturnal seizures as well as many other nighttime symptoms. Now, the family continues to develop SAMi, and unlock potential in the device that they are uncovering as they go.
Organization Spotlight: The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a leader in the celebration of National DNA Day. Learn more about their mission and purpose.
Organization Spotlight: ANGEL AID CARES
ANGEL AID supports rare families and offers relief services to caregivers through sustainable health and wellness training, transformative retreats, and a globally connective mother-to-mother network.
Organization Spotlight: The Cure Mito Foundation
The Cure Mito Foundation is a volunteer-run foundation dedicated to advancing education and research for Leigh syndrome and mitochondrial disease.
Organization Spotlight: The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
For over 25 years, the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) has worked to promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorder while supporting affected individuals and families.
Organization Spotlight: Safe Harbor, a podcast for parents and families of children with disabilities
For parents and other family members of children with disabilities, nothing is more comforting than the voice and wisdom of someone who’s been there—someone who truly understands the ups and downs of living alongside someone with a rare disease or rare disorder. That’s why Theresa Bartolotta decided to offer a podcast.
Organization Spotlight: The Familial Dysautonomia Foundation
When it comes to finding answers about rare disease, nothing is more powerful than a parent’s determination and perseverance. That’s exactly how the Familial Dysautonomia (FD) Foundation came to be in 1951.
Organization Spotlight: The TargetCancer Foundation
When Paul Poth received a rare cancer diagnosis at age 37, it kicked off a series of events that would change the course of treatment for countless other patients. Read on to learn why Paul started TargetCancer Foundation and what is the organization’s main mission.
Organization Spotlight: The Propionic Acidemia Foundation
The Propionic Acidemia Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to finding improved treatments and a cure for Propionic Acidemia by funding research and providing information and support to families and medical professionals.
Organization Spotlight: The Organic Acidemia Association
The Organic Acidemia Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower families and health care professionals with knowledge in organic acidemia metabolic disorders. Learn more about their patient registry, a new Metabolic balancer app, and their newborn screening resources.
Organization Spotlight: The Genesis Foundation for Children
The Genesis Foundation for Children is a non-profit organization that provides wraparound care for children born with rare diseases and genetic disorders. Learn more about their impact and the programs that they fund.
Organization Spotlight: The PMG Awareness Organization
The PMG Awareness Organization is a nonprofit organization of families, caregivers, and medical professionals that support those with Polymicrogyria and raise awareness of this rare disease. Learn more about their goals and upcoming events.