Global Genes LIVE!
09 September 2020
September 15-25, 2020 at Global Genes LIVE! A RARE Patient Advocacy (un)Summit.
Join Global Genes for a variety of engaging and educational online events, meet-ups, workshops and performances.
This two-week event will provide members of the rare disease community, stakeholders, and allies with opportunities to connect and engage with each other through interactive activities paired with educational programming.
This is how the Global Gene’s story began. Friends, family, and supporters of patients who are affected by rare disease started a global community. Trying to understand the confusion, the overwhelming experience of the unknown and the feelings of isolation, realising that no one is alone. Global Gene’s aim is to connect, empower and inspire the rare disease community.
Participants will gain insights about the latest in rare disease innovations, best practices for advocating on an individual and organizational level, and strategic ways to accelerate change.
If you are affected by NF, or are a carer for someone with NF, a NF supporter/advocate you find different programs or sessions that might be of interest to you. There are ways how to get involved or get informed on recent developments.
For more details:
You will be able to watch our movie "Shine A Light on Neurofibromatosis" on the Disorder Channel
Find out more![](/images/common/rare_disorder_channel_global_genes_live1024x768.jpg)
Filter News
![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Julie_Ann_Evans_370x280_MAgazine_4_article_copy_2_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
Julie Ann Evans
Learn how to navigate the benefits system for people with NF & how to approach Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Katie_1_370x280_-_Preview_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
Katie’s Story
Read Katie's inspirational NF Story & how she uses running to overcome her problems
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/OneMoreNurse_Website_370x280_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
#OneMoreNurse
We need your help to continue our Specialist Neurofibromatosis Support Network
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/NF1_Army_-_Team_10_Million-preview_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
NF1 Army’s incredible 10 million steps fundraiser!
read about team 10 million steps fantastic lockdown fundraising efforts
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Billy-Logan-NF1-Story-NTUK-370x280_800_600_s_c1.png)
Billy & Logan’s Story
Read about how engaging in sport supports them both with NF1 related issues
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Jacob_Averyard_-_The_One_Show_-_Image_4_-_Year_Book370x280_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
The One Show Year Book in Lockdown
Jacob & Ella take part in The One Show's Nationwide Yearbook for students in secondary school
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Julie_Ann_Evans_Portrait_370x280_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
Benefit and Financial Support Matters answered by our Specialist
Find out how you can get your disability benefits and financial support questions answered
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/gareth__mel__helen__Rachel__me_and_Carolyn_Redman_and_juliette_collage_370x280(_2)_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
Nerve Tumours UK Specialist Neurofibromatosis Nurses attend the 2020 NHS England NF2 Meeting
Find out what went on at the NF2 National Conference and how patient feedback has played a crucial role in improving services
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Megan_370x280_preview_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
Meeting Megan
Read about how Megan channels her NF1 challenges and uses it as a drive for positive change!
Read More