The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation offers information about the disease, helpful contacts, links to our support groups, as well as information about upcoming autoimmune disease events and fundraisers. Support Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) research and those affected by this autoimmune disorder by making a donation today.
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.
Learn MoreLatest Foundation News
We strive to provide news related to our progress and efforts as a foundation, important updates and accomplishments of our affiliate and partnership organizations as well as pertinent news we believe impacts patients within the autoimmune disease community and beyond. The sharing or posting of any news does not imply an endorsement of related statistics or confirmation of medical research or information.
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The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation Invests in Potentially Groundbreaking Collaborative Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the NYU Grossman School of Medicine
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation is partnering with the researchers at NYU Langone Health and the NIH who, in 2020, discovered a new autoimmune disease named VEXAS Syndrome, to build upon…
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The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation Invests in the Next Phase of VEXAS Research
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation is partnering with the researchers at NYU Langone Health and the NIH who, in 2020, discovered a new autoimmune disease named VEXAS Syndrome, to build upon…
Race For RP
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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Alessandro Balzan Representing Race for RP
So thankful to Ale, and all of the drivers who support our cause!🏆
I got cured from hpv warts through herbal treatment from Dr Uneke who I met through the internet, I actually couldn't believe it at first because it sounded impossible to me knowing how far I have gone just to get rid of it. Dr Uneke sent me his herbal medicine which I took as instructed and here I am living a happy life once again, a big thanks to Dr Uneke, I am sure there are many herbal doctors out there but Dr Uneke did it for me, contact him on WhatsApp +2349065700515 He is capable of curing HIV/AIDS, HERPES, HPV, HSV1&2, CANCER of all kinds, DIABETES and so many other infections.or www.facebook.com/Dr-Uneke-herbal-medicine-home-106127718775641/
Thank you, Yahn W. Bernier, driver of the No. 132 Ferrari 488 Challenge, for flying the Race for RP - "Relapsing Polychondritis" flag in the Ferrari Challenge North America series. We appreciate your support of the RP Foundation and our mission to facilitate awareness, education, and research of RP and autoimmune diseases.
Best of luck this weekend in the Ferrari Races NA series, which continues with Round 3 from Watkins Glen International.
Visit RaceforRP.org, Polychondritis.org, or scan the QR code in this video to join the race and help fuel RP and autoimmune research.
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #AutoimmuneDisease #AutoimmuneAwareness #FerrariChallenge #Ferrari488
You are a hero to some rare disease patients by giving us hope thru research that has never been done before. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. 🙏✝️
While we race for RP in the Ferrari Challenge NA and many other motorsports series, we are fueling support for research that can impact all autoimmune diseases. The RP Foundation continues to invest in robust research endeavors with ground-breaking initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, NYU Langone Health, and the Allegheny Health Network Autoimmunity Institute. For the 1 in 5 people who suffer from an autoimmune disease, research must be accelerated.
Inspired by the patients we serve, and with support from our partners and donors, our race continues, and we don’t plan on slowing down.
Tune-in todCBS Sports Networketwork at 2:00 pm ET, with an encore presentation at 4:30 pm, for the national broadcast oFerrari Races RacesDaytona International Speedwayeedway. During the broadcast, a new Race for RP commercial will air.
Visit RaceforRP.org or scan the QR code in this video and join the race!
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #FerrariChallenge #Ferrari488 #AutoimmuneDisease #AutoimmuneAwareness #Autoimmune #AutoiimmuneWarrior #Motorsports #DaytonaInternationalSpeedway
“In her new memoir, 'The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness,' author and journalist Meghan O'Rourke chronicles her odyssey toward a diagnosis after enduring an array of debilitating symptoms for more than a decade.
In her book, she writes about the Allegheny Health Network's Autoimmunity Institute, a place she wished existed during her quest."
Read the full article at the link below to learn about more about Meghan’s journey and the AHN Autoimmunity Institute in Pittsburgh, PA.
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneDisease #AutoimmuneAwareness #AutoimmuneWarrior
www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2022/04/09/ahn-autoimmunity-institute-joseph-ahearn-susan-manzi-...
AHN center is a boon to patients with autoimmune disease
www.post-gazette.com
In her new memoir, “The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness,” author and journalist Meghan O’Rourke chronicles her odyssey...Great hospital especaillyDr Susan Manzi very kind and caring provider .
I got cured from hpv warts through herbal treatment from Dr Uneke who I met through the internet, I actually couldn't believe it at first because it sounded impossible to me knowing how far I have gone just to get rid of it. Dr Uneke sent me his herbal medicine which I took as instructed and here I am living a happy life once again, a big thanks to Dr Uneke, I am sure there are many herbal doctors out there but Dr Uneke did it for me, contact him on WhatsApp +2349065700515 He is capable of curing HIV/AIDS, HERPES, HPV, HSV1&2, CANCER of all kinds, DIABETES and so many other infections.or www.facebook.com/Dr-Uneke-herbal-medicine-home-106127718775641/
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BIG News! We’ve partnered with researchers at @MDAndersonNews and @nyugrossman to bring science closer to the discovery of a biomarker for RP.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/MDANYU_RPResearch
#research #autoimmunediseases #news
Heads up! Tomorrow, we’re sharing BIG NEWS regarding a powerful RP research collaboration that we’ve invested in. Advancing scientific knowledge is key to finding the cause and treatment for RP and other autoimmune diseases.
#news #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewarrior #research
Thank you, @BalzanAle, for supporting Race for RP!
Alessandro just raced in the @24hoursoflemans and was featured flying the Race for RP flag in a video by @Michelin_Sport with over 1 million views.
Visit http://RaceforRP.org or scan the QR code and join the race! #RaceforRP
In a new report, NASEM determined that the NIH should create an Office of Autoimmune Disease/Autoimmunity Research w/in the Office of the Director & other recommendations to advance research. We applaud these recommendations and offer our support. More: http://bit.ly/3HsOzLs
With eyes forward and our foot on the throttle, we’re driving awareness and support for the @RP_Organization to help fuel relapsing polychondritis and autoimmune disease research.
Visit http://RacefoRP.org or scan the QR code in this video to join the race!
#RaceforRP
A new case study on relapsing polychondritis (RP) was published in @jama_current. It's a tremendous contribution to RP research and helps create awareness among physicians.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/3zdFu7h
#research #relapsingpolychondritis
Thank you, @yahnbernier, for supporting the @RP_Organization's mission to facilitate awareness, education, and research of #RelapsingPolychondritis and #AutoimmuneDiseases.
Round 3 of the @FerrariRaces NA is coming up this weekend from @WGI! Good luck, Yahn!
#RaceforRP
