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Helps female entrepreneurs and mid-career women tell their stories // Marketing & Personal Brand Strategist // Multiple System Atrophy Advocate & Non-Profit Board Member

You never really think that you'll join a rare disease community. I joined this community in 2017 when my mom was (finally!) diagnosed with multiple system atrophy and passed away a few months later. I'm honored to spend this Rare Disease Day 2024 with the board of The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition. In our board meeting, we're focusing on our 3-year strategic plan and whether we're headed in the right direction in three key areas: advocacy and awareness, research, education and support. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞: 🤔 Lack of scientific knowledge and quality information often delays diagnosis (and doctors often get it wrong). 💰 It is challenging for people to get the healthcare and services they need, often resulting in social and financial burdens on patients. 🌐 Experts, researchers and doctors must collaborate globally to develop better treatments and cures. 𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲? 🗣️ Use your voice (or vote) to advocate for rare disease legislation. 🤲 Donate to an accredited non-profit organization. 📘 Learn how you can support the rare disease community personally and professionally. The US-based National Organization for Rare Disorders is a tremendous global resource. #rarediseaseday2024 #multiplesystematrophy #rarediseaseawareness

Liz Dyas

Helps female entrepreneurs and mid-career women tell their stories // Marketing & Personal Brand Strategist // Multiple System Atrophy Advocate & Non-Profit Board Member

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It's so great that we're together these few days, especially on rare disease day.

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Adrienne (Glusman) Marioles

Professional Speaker & Host of the Young Life Interrupted Podcast: I help young caregivers find community, connection, resources & support every step of their care journey

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It's so important to educate on rare diseases thank you so much for sharing!

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