What affects 250 million people, mostly children, and is considered rare? Rare Disease. Over 7,000 diseases are classified as Rare Diseases. Drug companies, universities, and other research organizations just don't spend much time, if any, on finding treatments or cures for these diseases, because when money is spent it's usually spent where it will do good for the most people. That was not something the families of the children and adults with rare diseases are willing to accept. Who would?
Lori Anderson, a jewelry artist and an adult who suffers from one of these rare diseases, is running a Blog Hop that will run April 16th. Those participating in the hop will show the blue jean inspired bracelet they are sending in for this event to support the children and families affected. If you would like to participate in the Blog Hop, you must be able to complete your bracelet by April 16th and can get the rest of the details in this blog post from Lori.
Their slogan? Hope. It's in our Genes.