Posts by: Hawken Miller

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Leaders in the U.S. rare disease community came together recently for a webinar to present helpful information on how to start a nonprofit and patient registry. They shared about ... Read more

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

New Streaming Channel Showcases Rare Disease Films

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When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of a rare disease film festival originally slated for May, its organizers set out to find a new way to bring the ... Read more

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020

NORD Partners with ‘Sing Me a Story’ for July 18–20 Living Rare Forum

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The Living Rare, Living Stronger Patient and Family Forum, originally set for May 14–16 in Cleveland, Ohio, has been postponed until July 18–20 because of the coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Advice on Starting Nonprofit Groups for Rare and Other Diseases Focus of NORD Webinar

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Starting a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit isn’t easy, but the National Organization for Rare Disorders gave a few tips for those looking to begin the complex process in its Feb. ... Read more

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

FDA Efforts to Bring Patients into Treatment Decisions Focus of NORD Webinar

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a vast government bureaucracy, employs about 17,500 people and had a budget of $5.7 billion in 2019. Yet even with its enormous ... Read more