Foundation News​

The RP Foundation is pleased to share an exciting new initiative that we’re continuing to invest in – the PURPOSE Biobank and Data Repository, that we believe will advance RP and related autoimmune disease research. PURPOSE Biobank is a unique direct-to-patient initiative to collect blood specimens and medical information from individuals with RP and related autoimmune diseases with the goal of accelerating the discovery of improved diagnostic tests, therapies and ultimately a cure.

McLaren Trophy America is proud to welcome Race for RP as an official championship partner as the series expands into the United States for the 2025 season. The partnership, which aims to raise awareness and funds for Relapsing Polychondritis, a rare and degenerative autoimmune disease, ensures that all competing cars will feature Race for RP branding starting at the season opener in Sonoma, California.  In addition, the organization will enjoy additional presence in the paddock and promotional activations—including a charity auction to support vital research.

Now available: the exclusive Director’s Cut of The Race Of Our Lives, featuring nearly 15 minutes of additional content. Watch how a singular purpose grew into a movement to drive awareness and fuel groundbreaking research for a rare autoimmune disease called Relapsing Polychondritis (RP).

The new agreement combines veteran drivers for McLaren Trophy America with official charity designation from Forte to support autoimmune disease awareness and research

The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation extends its heartfelt appreciation to Neil “Neilio” Langberg for his pivotal role as a Race for RP ambassador in the Ferrari Challenge series. As a renowned driver and brand ambassador, Neil’s unwavering dedication to raising awareness for Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) has had a profound impact on patients, caregivers, and researchers across the globe. Read more to see a personal message from “Neilio”.

As the holiday season draws to a close, we reflect on the immense progress and collective achievements made throughout 2024. The RP Foundation extends our heartfelt appreciation to our incredible donors, motorsports partners, clinical researchers, and patients with RP. Your steadfast support, compassion, and collaboration have been vital in driving forward our mission to support RP-focused initiatives in the three key pillars of awareness, education, and research.