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.
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You will be able to watch our movie "Shine A Light on Neurofibromatosis" on the Disorder Channel
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Shine a Light 2020 Success!
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Sarah’s Story as told by her Father Clemence
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Statement by Helen Tomkins our Specialist Neurofibromatosis Nurse UK
A statement on coronavirus by Helen Tomkins specialist Neurofibromatosis nurse in Devon & Cornwall
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Courtney’s Story
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No Laughing Matter
Tom is a former journalist, here he describes his journey from music journalism to comedy, & what his NF2 has to do with it
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Shine A Light on Neurofibromatosis 2020
Find out what we're up to for our Shine A Light campaign this year!
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Statement by Michael Fry our Chair of the Board of Trustees
The impact of the corona virus on the charity sector and Nerve Tumours UK's continued support to those affected by NF
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Statement by Rachel Jones & Rebecca Rennison our Specialist Neurofibromatosis Nurses UK
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