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Unite for Rare Disease Day

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Rare Disease Day is an annual event observed worldwide on the last day of February each year.   The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of rare diseases as a public health issue.Â
In the U.S., a rare disease is defined as affecting fewer than 200,000 people.  There are nearly 7,000 rare diseases affecting nearly [...]

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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Phoenix Sjögren’s Walkabout and Autoimmune Disease Health Awareness Fair

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

The Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation is holding its 5th annual Sjögren’s Walkabout and Autoimmune Disease Health Awareness Fair on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at the Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Cold Feet Found

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Thanks to the positive response from our members, we’ve recruited our test group for these socks.  We’ll be requesting more testers for additional products in the future, so please keep watching the site for new announcements.

Post-Holiday Shopping Can Benefit Raynaud’s

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

GoodShop.com is a gateway to over 100 great stores including Target, Macy’s, The Gap, Best Buy, Nordstrom, PetSmart, Staples and Wal-Mart.  When you start your shopping at www.goodshop.com each of these major stores share a percentage of every dollar you spend with the Raynaud’s Association.  So before you redeem those holiday gift cards for a new book, computer, [...]

Thanks for Making Our Holiday Challenge a Success

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Checks continue to come in from our fundraising campaign.  Thanks to all of our supporters these past few weeks.  Between our recent fundaising mailing and the donors responding to our onsite challenge, we raised a total of $1,860 - over three times our goal!

Participants Needed for Clinical Trials

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The Raynaud’s Association has been contacted by MediQuest Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company recruiting for clinical trials of a new topical treatment for Raynaud’s sufferers.  Both primary and secondary Raynaud’s sufferers can participate.

Holiday Challenge: Help Us Beat Raynaud’s

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

If everyone who has Raynaud’s donated just one dollar, we could probably wipe it out.  We’re looking to raise $500 on the website before the end of the year.   Every $1, $5, $10 helps us help you.  Your help can help beat Raynaud’s.  Please donate now!

Do Your Part This Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

As you, your family and friends get ready to make year-end tax-deductible charitable donations, please consider making a donation to the Raynaud’s Association.Â