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ex-librarian, footballer, reader, morris dancer, papercrafter. Cystinosis campaigner for 'Ellie in my Head' https://xitter.gq/t.co/d5eZwcmDej & chair @cystinosisuk

Derbyshire
Joined February 2009
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Around 100 #genetic professionals from across the UK and Ireland were out on Sunday cycling to raise awareness and fundraise for @SWAN_UK and @Unique_charity. We love seeing all the amazing photo's! You can still show support via their fundraising link: givewheel.com/fundraising/21…
#Ride4Rare a great success across UK & Ireland - we had a wonderful day cycling along the Boyne Valley @DiscoverBoyneV Greenway from Kingscourt to Navan - highly recommended! You can support our fundrasing for #RareDisease here: givewheel.com/fundraising/21…
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What an amazing experience
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We have one, very simple ask this Cystinosis Awareness Day. Help us to raise awareness of cystinosis by retweeting one of our tweets. Thank you 💛 #cystinosis #May7th #cystinosisawarenessday
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So privileged to be part of this scheme to share real life experiences of living with a rare condition with medics who really want to make a difference. @M4RareDiseases @RareBeacon @CystinosisUK
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Congratulations to the winner and runners-up for the Student Voice Prize 2023! 🏆 Look out for the winning essay and runners-up blogs which will be available to read on #RareDiseaseDay 📷 @RDStudentVoice @RareBeacon #SVP23
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Join us (virtually) for a Cystinosis Connect online meeting at 7.30pm on Thursday 29 February - Rare Disease Day! eventbrite.co.uk/e/cystinosi…
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🍽️Lunch & learn - Wednesday 12:30 ⚖️UK Citizens Jury on Genome Editing "Are there any circumstances under which a UK Government should consider changing the law to allow intentional genome editing of human embryos for serious genetic conditions?"
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Friendly reminder: breathe deeply Doing so for only a few minutes can clear your thoughts while calming your body. If you or someone you care about needs help, please reach out. #WorldMentalHealthDay #RareDisease #cystinosis
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"It amazes me how people relate to you when you share your story, and how people are so kind towards you when they understand you more. We need more of this everywhere and more often.” #HumanLibrary #UnjudgeSomeone #Madagascar humanlibrary.org/the-human-l…
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SAVE THE DATE The 2024 CNE International Cystinosis Conference will be hosted by @CystinosisUK in Manchester, England. Scientific meeting on 25th July followed by family meeting on 26th and 27th July. cystinosis-europe.eu
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70% of rare diseases show their first signs in childhood but take an average of five years to diagnose. 🦓 Help us drive an attitude change towards rare diseases! If you would like to support the charity visit the link below. ❤️#DareToThinkRare m4rd.org
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... and we can confirm there were Morris dancers who refused to be beaten by the weather and danced on
Can confirm it is actually hailing in Buxton this morning ⚡🌨️ But the show will go on! We've got kids shows, comedy and music from 1pm-11pm. underthefringe.com
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Phew! The #CRNnashville Conference agenda is now final. Lots of info on the event at bit.ly/3hsTpNy. #cystinosis #RareEvent #RareDisease
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