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What Is Relapsing Polychondritis?
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a systemic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that can be fatal. The disease affects multiple organs, particularly cartilaginous structures such as the ears, nose, airways and joints as well as eyes, skin, heart valves and brain.
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Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient, spouse or significant other, parent or other family member of a patient, we are here to help.
We are a patient-founded and patient-driven 501(c)3 non-profit foundation which strives to raise awareness about RP and educate the public, as well as represent patients to the global medical community and support medical research toward a cure.
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Denise Stefanie Releases Original Song “All In” with Race for RP to Promote Relapsing Polychondritis Awareness and Research
The powerful piece, written, composed, and performed by Stefanie, aims to raise awareness and advance research for the rare autoimmune disease.
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Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation to Present Poster Highlighting Establishment of Penn RP Program at the EULAR 2021 Virtual Congress
We’re pleased that a poster abstract about the founding and launch of the Penn RP Program (Philadelphia, PA) has been accepted for presentation by the European Alliance of Associations for…
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Driving Awareness
The Race for RP supports research, awareness programs, and care for those who are affected by relapsing polychondritis (“RP”) and related diseases. Our drivers are passionate about raising awareness for the autoimmune disease community and RP. While our drivers race for RP, our organization is speeding to find a cure. We’re working to facilitate research and studies to help diagnose, prevent and cure Relapsing Polychondritis, and its related diseases. Whether you’re a professional driver, amateur racer, or a weekend warrior passionate about racing, we encourage you to connect with us to discover how you can Race for RP.
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Thank you, Julie and Grace Jewelry, for this unique “making of” video! A look into the creative process of the custom-designed handbag crafted for Denise Stefanie, inspired by the Race for RP anthem, “All In,” and in appreciation of Denise’s wonderful support of the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation.
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The “making of” video. Going “All In” on this custom-designed gift was an exciting ride!
Background music is from Denise Stefanie’s new single, “All In,” and includes video footage and pictures of my design process. It also contains clips and pictures shared on Instagram @raceforRP from Denise’s music video and actual race footage.
Read more about this special project at @julieandgracejewelry.
Julie and Grace Jewelry specialize in creating distinctive and unusual artistic designs. You can join their VIP insider email list and follow them on Instagram at @julieandgracejewelry for exclusive updates about this and other exciting upcoming designs.
It was a pleasure to introduce the Penn RP Center to the Ferrari Challenge NA community at Road America. We greatly appreciate the wonderful support as we fuel research to improve the quality of life for patients with relapsing polychondritis and advance a cure for this debilitating inflammatory disease.
#allinforRP #RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #AutoimmuneDisease #FerrariChallenge #Ferrari488
Thanks a million times. You give us hope; something that keeps us fighting. God bless Race for RP.
The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge goes green at 2:10 pm ET live from VIRginia International Raceway.
Good luck, Race for RP drivers and teams! Thank you for driving awareness of Relapsing Polychondritis and accelerating research for this and other autoimmune diseases.
Tune-in at 2:10 pm ET live on TrackPass. Don’t have NBC Sports Gold Track Pass? Visit: www.nbcsports.com/gold/imsa-offer and use promo code MICHELINIMSA2021 for a complimentary subscription.
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #AutoimmuneDisease #IMSA
Race for RP and Ferrari Challenge NA hosted an incredible paddock celebration at Road America to recognize the support and involvement of our racing family.
Hundreds of attendees were moved by poignant stories shared by patients with relapsing polychondritis, featured on this video. Patients with RP fuel our commitment to developing robust research initiatives, like the Penn RP Center.
Capture the QR code at the end of this video and join our race.
Together, we will improve the diagnosis and management of patients with autoimmune diseases, like relapsing polychondritis.
#allinforRP #RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #AutoimmuneDisease #RoadAmerica Ferrari Races Race for RP - "Relapsing Polychondritis"
Thank you for all you do for RP patients. My son and I both have RP and appreciate you all so much.
It was Round 2 of the 2021 Ferrari Challenge NA season at @RaceSonoma. Race for RP and Ferrari North America announced our official partnership and the grid was set to further drive awareness and accelerate research of relapsing polychondritis and autoimmune diseases.
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Check out this cool “making of” video from http://julieandgracejewelry.com, about the custom-designed handbag for @DeniseStefanie, inspired by the Race for RP anthem, “All In,” in appreciation for her wonderful support of the @RP_Organization.
#RaceforRP #allinforRP
It was a pleasure to introduce the @Penn RP Center to the Ferrari Challenge NA community at @RoadAmerica. We appreciate the wonderful support as we fuel research to improve the quality of life for patients with relapsing polychondritis.
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis
Attendees at our @roadamerica event were moved by the stories shared by patients with relapsing polychondritis. Patients fuel our commitment to developing research initiatives, like the @Penn RP Center.
Visit and join our race.
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A #FerrariFriday shoutout to Dr. Peter A. Merkel, Chief of Rheumatology at University of Pennsylvania and Director of the Penn RP Program, who waved the green flag last weekend during Round 6 of the Ferrari Challenge NA at @RoadAmerica.
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A special cut of @DeniseStefanie’s “All In” video, featuring Ferrari Challenge NA drivers.
Thank you for composing such an inspiring anthem, as Race for RP and our partners go “All In” to accelerate RP and autoimmune disease research.
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Denise Stefanie- ALL IN (Ferrari Edit Music Video) Race For RP
"ALL IN" Composed and Performed by Denise StefaniePresented by RACE FOR RPCreated for Ferrari North AmericaSong Produc...
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Thank you to all of the @FerrariRaces drivers and teams who’ve helped Race for RP drive awareness and accelerate autoimmune research throughout the 2021 season. Together, we’re “All In” and advancing scientific discoveries and improving patient care.
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