Read our CEO Liz Glenister’s article about post surgical hypoparathyroidism in The Guardian with a longer version online.

The Guardian’s Rare Diseases 2019 supplement by Mediaplanet UK is out today with more content available online at https://www.healthawareness.co.uk/rare-diseases/hypoparathyroidism-rare-incurable-and-often-caused-by-surgery/

Also find exclusive content from key thought leaders and learn more about rare diseases. #RareDiseases #RareDiseaseDay

Rare diseases affect an estimated 300 million people around the world. There are over 6000 different diseases. So rare’s not so rare after all. Support the rare disease community by showing your rare. With your help, we can raise awareness and increase support for research. Show your rare. Show you care.

ShowYourRare

#ShowYourRare is the interactive social media campaign for Rare Disease Day. You can get involved during the month of February  by painting your face and sharing a photo using the hashtag #ShowYourRare in solidarity with people across the world who are living with a rare disease. How? It’s simple:

1. Paint your face using brightly coloured face paints

2. Pose for a selfie or group photo

3. Post the picture on social media using the hashtags #ShowYourRare and #RareDiseaseDay