Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation Announces Appointment of Frances Sweeney to Board of Directors
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation (RP Foundation) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frances “Fran” Sweeney to its Board of Directors effective December 11, 2022.
Thank You for an Exceptional 2022
In these final weeks of 2022, as you connect with family and friends to celebrate the holiday seasons, the RP Foundation and Race for RP extend our heartfelt thanks for the partnership and support you generously share with us.
2022: Celebrating A Year Filled with Progress and Discoveries!
In 2022, the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation, Race for RP, and our incredible partners helped drive RP and related autoimmune diseases to the forefront of ground-breaking scientific discoveries. We also improved patient access to specialized, multi-disciplinary teams of clinicians and fostered a greater understanding of RP among clinicians, scientists, and the broader community.
‘The Bar has Been Set’: Inaugural RP Warrior 5k Walk was a huge success
Twenty-five teams spanning the globe raised over $24,000 to fuel relapsing polychondirits (RP) research! Organizer and RP Warrior, Dan Smith, can’t wait to make it even bigger next year.
VEXAS Acknowledged to ICC and WHO Classification Systems for Hematological Cancers
This is a very important step towards advancing global awareness and expediting the diagnosis of VEXAS and related autoimmune diseases, like relapsing polychondritis (RP).
Race for RP Partners with Podium eSports and Monday Night Racing for Special eRacing Charity Event
The eRace for RP will be held on the iRacing platform on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at 7:30pm ET. Funds raised through the event will be used to invest in ground-breaking autoimmune disease research.
FULL THROTTLE, Powered by Race for RP, Premieres Hosted by Greg Creamer Covering IMSA and Other Motorsports Alongside Segments Featuring the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation and Race for RP
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation is supporting a study to advance autoimmune disease research and bring science closer to the discovery of a biomarker for RP.
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation Invests in Potentially Groundbreaking Collaborative Research
The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation is supporting a study to advance autoimmune disease research and bring science closer to the discovery of a biomarker for RP.
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 this exciting and potentially ground-breaking work.
Relapsing Polychondritis Patients, Advocates, and Researchers Emphasize Awareness, Partnership, and Collaboration with Exhibits on Rare Disease Day 2022 at the National Institutes of Health
This year’s Rare Disease Day exhibits supported by the Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation included presentations by patients, advocates, and researchers.
Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation: Year in Review
Fueled by bold thinking, purposeful action, and inspiration, 2021 was a transformational year for patients with Relapsing Polychondritis (RP), the RP Foundation, and Race for RP.
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.