Rare Disease Day has become an international phenomenon, and patients and patient organisations have been largely responsible for this incredible success. Last year, events were held in over 80 countries and regions, in hundreds of cities around the world, giving participants the opportunity to build awareness for their own disease at the local level. 29 February 2016 marks the eighth Rare Disease Day and you are strongly encouraged to get involved and contribute to the growing global awareness for rare diseases and the common challenges patients and families encounter.
