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August 2018
The Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase
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Findacure is delighted to announce the return of its annual Cambridge Rare Disease Showcase! Cambridge is a well-known hub of scientific research, with a cluster of patient groups, advocacy networks, industry, clinicians and academics focused on rare diseases. Our evening showcase, taking place on Thursday 16th August at Baroosh in central Cambridge, will be a fantastic opportunity to hear the latest news from Cambridge's rare disease community, and network over delicious canapes and prosecco.The showcase will also consist of a…
Find out more »Dare for Rare skydive
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Take to the skies in this adrenaline filled challenge to raise money for Findacure! Tick this adventure off your bucket list and experience the unforgettable thrill of a tandem skydive. Back for the third year, our Dare for Rare skydive is one of our most exciting dates in the calendar. The dive will be taking place at the North London Skydiving Centre in Cambridgeshire and you can visit their website for more information at www.ukskydiving.com. Event details: £85 registration fee…
Find out more »September 2018
London to Cambridge cycle ride
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Grab your helmet and take on this brilliant cycling challenge to raise money for Findacure! Cycle 60 scenic miles from London to Cambridge on a fully supported and sign posted route as part of Team Findacure. Event details: £25 registration fee per rider Suitable for a range of abilities and ages Free mechanic service on the day and four refreshment stops en route Free refreshments for every rider and a medal at the finish line Great event for teams of…
Find out more »Social research – how to go about it?
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Kudos Health and Findacure invite you to join them at the second #KudosHealthDay to learn all about social research. Whether it be to assess the impact of a project, identify a community’s research priorities, or collect evidence on the burden of disease on patients and their families, social research can be very valuable to the work of rare disease patient organisations - but getting started can be a difficult process. Kudos Health is working in partnership with Findacure to deliver…
Find out more »October 2018
The Glasgow Rare Disease Showcase
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October will see the Findacure team crossing borders to celebrate rare disease projects in Scotland! Our Glasgow Rare Disease Showcase will unite the rare disease community and provide an opportunity for patient groups, researchers, clinicians, and the life sciences industry to come together as equals and share their rare disease stories. In particular, our showcase will include: highlights of exciting developments in Scotland's rare disease community two(!) lightning talk sessions with delegate proposed five-minute talks a panel session discussing rare disease…
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