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.

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.

For many of us in the rare disease community who have no approved treatments available, clinical trials are a powerful source of hope. Read on to learn about the benefits of joining a research study and how you can take part in one.

Know Rare conducted a survey to find out how much people, who are diagnosed with myositis, know about their condition. Read on to access the results and to learn more about myositis-specific antibodies.

If you are interested in joining a research study, you may encounter some difficulties in navigating clinical trial listings. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the terminology you might find in a clinical trial listing.

As a child, Becky Tilley often felt like she didn’t fit in or wasn’t as successful as other kids in most academic areas… except for one subject: English. Her love for reading and writing returned in her adulthood, when she started blogging about living with a rare disease called Koolen-de Vries. Learn about her newest book, Thrive Rare: Embracing the Uniqueness Within, born of her desire to spread hope.

I was twenty-six years old, a filmmaker, leading a totally normal and healthy life, until I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. My name is Krystel El Koussa, and this is my story.

For those of us caring for people with rare diseases, the words we use to describe them have the power to frame their experiences. Learn how Laura uses her language to empower her child and her role as a caregiver.

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.

In a 2021 report, authors Ahmad Saud, R Naveen, Rohit Aggarwal & Latika Gupta, all well-known experts in myositis, discuss recent findings about the relationship between COVID-19 and myositis.

Alice, a rare mother from the Czech Republic, shares her story with the rare community. She talks about the diagnosis process, the hopes, and the challenges of taking care of her son Alexík, who lives with three rare diseases.

Cate shares her experience of living with myasthenia gravis, and reveals how practicing mindfulness and gratitude have greatly improved both her mental health and daily life.

Caring for someone with a rare disease can tremendously impact our daily life and well-being. Annie Harper shares her mental health journey and the importance of finding the right support.

Louisa Stringer, a certified caregiving consultant, shares the benefits of journaling for caregivers facing the uncertainties of rare disease.

Read about the ways doctors diagnose Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) and some common symptoms.

Most commonly asked questions about AIHA answered

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a leader in the celebration of National DNA Day. Learn more about their mission and purpose.

The best way to understand how rare disease impacts patients and families is to listen. Dr. Susan Waisbren, a clinical psychologist, has seen this firsthand.

Learn about Dr. Rohit Aggarwal’s efforts in creating more centers of excellence for myositis, as well as educating, empowering, and connecting patients to clinical trials.

Discover how forward-thinking researchers are designing clinical trials to accommodate people’s lives and needs, helping with clinical study participation and the development of much-needed treatments.