2020 Rare Disease Day

February 28, 2020 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Omni Parker House, 60 School St Boston MA 02108

Add to Calendar 2/28/2020 9:30:00 AM 2/28/2020 2:00:00 PM 2020 Rare Disease Day The last day of February has been designated as Rare Disease Day in Massachusetts to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases, which affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others around the world. The event recognizes Rare Disease Day and the research being done in Massachusetts to treat and cure rare disease.

This year’s agenda will feature two panels: one from the patient perspective on how they’ve turned their diagnoses into their life’s work, finding empowerment through advocacy and action; and one from the industry’s perspective on how researchers and providers are not only tailoring a therapy for a specific patient but also the entire patient experience, and how this outlook has shaped their careers.

Alone we are rare, together we are strong. 

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Laura Rudberg.
  Omni Parker House, 60 School St Boston MA 02108
Co-Founder, Our Odyssey
Seth is a patient advocate and motivational speaker who is passionate about bringing his personal experience to better support the health community. He has over 10 years of fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer experience within the health space. His passion is driven by his mother’s 17-year battle with the rare, genetic disease known as Huntington’s Disease (HD). At the age of 20, Seth also tested positive for the disease and is a gene carrier. Rather than dwelling on these results, he decided to use them as motivation to fight back and get more involved within the community. In 2019 he co-founded the nonprofit, Our Odyssey, to connect young adults in the rare and chronic communities with social and emotional support. In addition, he also sits on the Board of Trustees for the Huntington’s Disease Youth Organization (HDYO) and works professionally as the Patient Engagement Manager for Inspire.

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