Race for RP Awareness Driver Changes Gears
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”.
2024 End-of-Year Message from the RP Foundation
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.
Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation raises nearly $40,000 in the third annual Warrior Walk for Relapsing Polychondritis
SPEEDWAY, Indiana- November 8, 2024- The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation announced today the successful conclusion of the 2024 Warrior Walk for Relapsing Polychondritis. The annual 10-day fundraising event raised $38,658 to benefit disease awareness and research.
AHN Autoimmunity Institute launches novel research initiative aimed at paving way for new treatments, cure
PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Autoimmunity Institute, in partnership with the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation, today announced that it has launched a nationwide, first-of-its-kind study, known as ‘Patients’ Universal Relapsing Polychondritis Open Specimen Endeavor’ (PURPOSE).
Denise Stefanie Song “I Will Fight” and Relapsing Polychondritis Documentary The Race of Our Lives Win IMPACT DOCS Awards
Talented singer-songwriter Denise Stefanie’s powerful anthem “I Will Fight,” featured in the film The Race of Our Lives, was honored with the Award of Excellence for Original Song by the IMPACT DOCS Awards on February 6, 2024, in La Jolla, California.
Film About Relapsing Polychondritis Research, The Race of Our Lives, Wins Best Documentary Feature at Los Angeles Movie Awards
The Race of Our Lives was awarded Best Documentary Feature by the Los Angeles Movie Awards, held at the Hudson Theater in Hollywood, California on January 14, 2024.
2023 End of Year Updates and Appeal
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays and 2023’s successes, we’re also looking forward to the future.
Documentary Film The Race of Our Lives to Be Screened at Culver City Film Festival
New York – November 29, 2023 – The Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) Foundation is pleased to announce the Culver City Film Festival will be hosting a screening of director Roy Medawar’s documentary, The Race of Our Lives.
Documentary Film The Race of Our Lives Focuses Lens on Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation, Racing, and Research
New York – October 18, 2023 – This information is from the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation Inc. (RP Foundation) with Race for RP. The Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) Foundation is pleased to announce the release of The Race of Our Lives, a documentary directed by Roy Medawar.
RP and Related Autoimmune Disease Research Update
We are pleased to share that the RP Foundation is bringing RP and related autoimmune diseases to the forefront of ground-breaking scientific discoveries, thanks to the concerted efforts of the talented researchers that we’re investing in. Here’s an update from our partners on what they’ve been working on for the past 6 months.
Premiering Soon: ‘The Ride of Our Lives’ RP Documentary
The Ride of My Life documentary features Nancy Linn’s journey toward being diagnosed with Relapsing Polychondritis and her commitment to turn this potentially dire diagnosis into something positive by “living with purpose.”
2023 SILO Race for Research Event
Thank you to everyone who attended this one-of-a-kind event that rasied over $26,000 for RP and related autoimmune research.