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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Race for RP - "Relapsing Polychondritis"
The Race for RP and the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation support the Allegheny Health Network Autoimmunity Institute. The race to cure autoimmune diseases requires teamwork, expertise, focus, determination, and timely action.
The AHN Autoimmunity Institute is dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure of all autoimmune diseases, by focusing on coordinated care and promoting collaboration among teams of experts.
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #DrivingAwareness #AcceleratingResearch #Autoimmunity #AutoimmuneDisease #Autoimmune #IMSA #IMPC #Rolex24 Allegheny Health Network American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) IMSA Michelin KohR Motorsports Kyle Marcelli Nate Stacy Racing
Race for RP - "Relapsing Polychondritis"
As we gear up for race week in Daytona, here’s a look back at Road Atlanta and the final round of the 2019 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
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KohR Motorsports drives awareness about relapsing polychondritis (RP) and accelerates research on this debilitating autoimmune disease, which attacks the patient’s cartilage.
Go KohR Motorsports!
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #DrivingAwareness #Autoimmune #AutoimmuneDisease #AcceleratingResearch #IMSA #IMPC #Rolex24
KohR Motorsports Kyle Marcelli Nate Stacy Racing IMSA Michelin Daytona International Speedway Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation
Race for RP - "Relapsing Polychondritis"
KohR Motorsports will feature Race for Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) on the stunning new No. 60 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 in the 2020 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. This outstanding livery will positively drive awareness and accelerate research for relapsing polychondritis (RP), a devastating and sometimes fatal autoimmune disease which attacks the cartilage throughout a patient’s body. We are grateful for the support from Kohr Motorsports team owner Dean Martin, winning drivers Kyle Marcelli and Nate Stacy Racing, and the techs and engineers racing for success. #RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #DrivingAwareness #AcceleratingResearch #Autoimmune #AutoimmuneDisease #IMSA #IMPC #AstonMartin Michelin Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation https://sportscar365.com/imsa/impc/kohr-confirms-switch-to-aston-martin-gt4/At this time of the year, we reflect on the joy that comes from being with family and friends.
We are thankful for family, friends, donors and partners who have supported our mission. We are energized by the successes that we achieved in 2019 and look forward to driving to accelerate the path to better treatments and a cure for RP in the new year.
To help us, please make a year-end gift, which will make a big difference throughout 2020. To learn more about year-end giving opportunities, please click through the link below.
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Donate to the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation
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Your donation will support relapsing polychondritis (RP) research and those affected by this autoimmune disorder.The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation and Race for RP - "Relapsing Polychondritis" in conjunction with the Northern Michigan University NMU School of Nursing, American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), TV6, and Fox Upper Peninsula, presented a remarkably successful Autoimmune Disease Symposium in Marquette, Michigan.
We brought together leading experts in the field of Autoimmune Diseases including:
Dr. Susan Manzi, MD, MPH, Chair of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Medicine Institute and Chair of the Lupus Foundation of America;
Dr. Joseph Ahearn, MD, Chair of the AHN Autoimmunity Institute; and
Dr. Emily Somers, PhD, ScM, an autoimmune disease specialist from the University of Michigan, who directs the Michigan Lupus Epidemiology & Surveillance (MILES) Program.
Thank you, KohR Motorsports, for graciously providing the No. 59 Race for RP Ford Mustang GT 350, a beautiful and powerful awareness magnet on the NMU campus, in the parade, and at the homecoming game.
We thank our distinguished keynote speakers, the NMU nursing students, event organizers, volunteers, and advocates for helping us. We were pleased to offer continuing education credits (CEUs and CMEs) to the healthcare professionals and future clinicians who attended the symposium.
We especially acknowledge Dave Bammert, the RP Foundation’s President, and Kristi Robinia, PhD, RN, the Associate Dean and Director of the NMU School of Nursing.
#RaceforRP #RelapsingPolychondritis #DrivingAwareness #AcceleratingResearch #AutoimmuneDisease #Autoimmunity #Lupus #Autoimmune #ShareNMU TV6 & FOX UP
As someone with RP I appreciate more awareness brought to this horrible disease.
Thank you for this. My cousin was in attendance and understood my diagnosis much better. I live 3 hrs from Marquette, Michigan, and am an alumi at NMU!
Thank you!!!
It's race week in #Daytona, and here’s a look back at the final round of the 2019 @IMSA @MichelinRaceUSA Pilot Challenge. @KohR_MS drives awareness about #RelapsingPolychondritis (RP), a debilitating #AutoimmuneDisease. #RaceforRP #IMSA #IMPC @KyleMarcelli @NateStacyRacing
We are thankful for family, friends, donors and partners who have supported our mission. We are energized by the successes that we achieved in 2019. Please make a year-end gift, which will make a big difference throughout 2020. #RelapsingPolychondritis https://t.co/GuMnuLnn2t
Thank you to our distinguished keynote speakers, the @NorthernMichU nursing students, event organizers, volunteers, and advocates. @AHNtoday @AARDATweets @KohR_MS @LupusOrg #RelapsingPolychondritis #RaceforRP #AutoimmuneDisease #Lupus #DrivingAwareness
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In one of the highlights of 2019, Race for RP and the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation in conjunction with the Northern Michigan University School ...
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Congratulations Neil Langberg, driver of the No. 53 Race for #RelapsingPolychondritis #McLaren 570S GT4, for being awarded the 2019 Driver of the Year in the Pure @McLarenAuto GT Series. @customerracing @LordBuxton #RaceforRP #DrivingAwareness #AcceleratingResearch #VivaMcLaren
Thank you to the highly skilled, collaborative, global experts in the International #RelapsingPolychondritis (RP) Research Network for meeting to advance research to facilitate treatments and a cure for RP. For more information about RP visit, https://t.co/fA0Q6WG167 #RaceforRP
Today is #GivingTuesday - a global movement of giving and generosity. Together with our partner at @RaceforRP, we encourage you to support the #RelapsingPolychondritis Foundation to help drive awareness and advance research for RP. https://t.co/OtQH9Ooj5m
December 3, 2019 is #GivingTuesday - a global movement of giving. Together with our partner at @RaceforRP, we encourage you to support the #RelapsingPolychondritis Foundation to help drive awareness and advance research for RP. Click here to give, https://t.co/OtQH9Ooj5m
