Defying Rare

Happy New Year from the Defying Rare team!

What is rare? In the USA, a disease is generally considered rare when it affects less than 200,000 people at any given time.

Why are Golden Gifts so important? Imagine being a child with a rare disease. You have to go to the doctor - if not multiple doctors - frequently, yet you're still not well. The unexpected gift of a Golden Gift can help give a child comfort and calm some of the anxiousness that a child feels when they are in the hospital or at an appointment, as well as on days when they feel isolated by the disease.

Donate to Defying Rare's Golden Gift program to help a child with a rare disease today.

Did you know there are 7,000 rare diseases in the world? In the U.S. a disease is considered rare if it affects less than 200,000 people. Due to the nature of rare diseases and potential isolation within a certain population, there may be other rare diseases that haven’t been discovered yet.

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With just a few hours left to donate this , we want to take a moment to thank you for everything you’ve done to help us deliver Golden Gifts to the children we serve. We are so grateful for your support of our mission. 💙

It’s ! Be a hero in the life of a child with a rare disease. We are grateful to everyone who chooses to support Defying Rare’s Golden Gifts program.

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Yep, it’s Monday! But, we’re so excited for tomorrow, !

Defying Rare is asking you to mark your calendars and support our mission on November 29th in the spirit of Giving Tuesday. Every dollar counts!

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is November 29th! 💙

Help us raise funds to deliver a Golden Gift to a hospitalized child. Support children with a this .

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We are so thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving from Defying Rare!

Meet Miles, a rare disease warrior.

Miles was born with osteogenesis imperfecta type 8, a form of osteogenesis imperfecta which is a connective tissue disorder characterized by low bone mass, bone fragility, and susceptibility to fractures after minimal trauma. Miles was born with over 10 fractures and his arms and legs are bowed and shorter than normal.

Miles is a true miracle as most pregnancies don’t make it to birth. When babies do make it, many require breathing or feeding support. Miles didn’t need either. This sweet little one just went through surgery last week on both femurs and tibias, and one humerus, which gives his parents hope for continued growth and strength.

Miles is a strong resilient little bundle of joy! 💙

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Did you know that 50% of people suffering from rare diseases are children? For most, there are years of constant testing, hoping, and waiting for a diagnosis. Do you know a child who is suffering from rare disease?

Children with a rare disease or chronic illness can feel isolated. The presence of a therapy dog can help reduce these feelings, helping them relate to others in a better way. At Defying Rare, we are working to increase access to therapy dogs for children suffering from rare diseases through our therapy dog program.