Making our voices heard for Rare Disease Week and beyond

Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill is now behind us, and I had the honor of participating this year with the U.S. Hereditary Angioedema Association (HAEA) and EveryLife Foundation’s Rare Disease Legislative Advocates program. The week, which started on Feb. 24, was nothing short of incredible; it was…

Advocates Lobby US Congress During Virtual Rare Disease Week

More than 600 people participated in the 10th annual Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill 2021, held virtually July 14–22, to advocate for the rare disease community. Hosted by the EveryLife Foundation’s Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) program, the event brings together community members from across the U.S. to…

Advocates Can Try for Grants Ahead of Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill

Ahead of this year’s Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill, held virtually July 14–22, the EveryLife Foundation will award grants to top advocates of rare disease organizations who participate in the week’s pre-events. The top 50 point-earners will be eligible to win $1,000 to $5,000in  grants, totaling up…