2025 Rare Disease Day Challenge – #WECAREABOUTRARE

For Rare Disease Day (February 28, 2025), we want to CELEBRATE and SUPPORT our loved ones with Dup15q and the incredible individuals who fight tirelessly for them.

2025 Rare Disease Day Challenge – #WECAREABOUTRARE

We have a bold goal: raise $60,000 in 30 days, and we need your help! From February 1 to March 2, 2025, we invite you to take part in our challenge by setting a personal goal to raise $1,000 (or more!) for the Dup15q Alliance. Here’s how it works:

Create your fundraising page.

Share it with your friends, family, and networks.

Help us reach our goal and make a tangible difference in the lives of those impacted by Dup15q.

Don’t worry! We’ll provide sample pages and messaging to inspire you. You can personalize your page and share your unique story about why you’re participating in this challenge.

How You Can Get Involved:

Join the Challenge: Sign up and set your fundraising goal.

Share Your Story: Tell us why you’re participating and who you’re honoring. Your story may be featured on our social media pages.

Invite Others: Forward this email to your friends, family, and anyone who’s ever asked, “What can I do to help?” This is the perfect opportunity for them to support and honor your loved one with Dup15q..

Why Participate?

By joining this challenge, you’ll help:

Raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with Dup15q and their families.

Celebrate the resilience and dedication of family members advocating for their loved ones.

Build a network of supporters committed to creating change and improving the quality of life for families living with rare diseases.

When:

Start Date: February 1, 2025, at 12 PM EST

End Date: March 2, 2025, at 10 PM EST

Exciting Prizes!

There are multiple chances to win amazing prizes during Rare Disease Month:

Weekly Fundraising Competitions: The individual who raises the most in a one-week period will win Dup15q swag.

Grand Prize: The top fundraiser will win a grand prize to be revealed!

By donating, sharing, and participating in the Rare Disease Day Challenge, we can show our collective appreciation for these families and help create a more inclusive, supportive society for all individuals affected by Dup15q.