Rare Disease Day 2024
RISE Award Reception
February 28, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
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OUR EVENT
Please join the RDDC for its second annual eve of Rare Disease Day Reception. This year's event will feature the inaugural RDDC RISE Awards that recognize a handful of rare disease health equity champions who have been Resilient, Impassioned, Strong and Empowered towards the mission and vision of the RDDC.
Registration is now closed - you can sign up for our waitlist and we will notify you if space opens up for the event this week.
EASE on Down The Road with us virtually April 28, 29, 30th en route to The Capital City July 28-30, 2022 for the Interactive High-Touch Coaching™ Experience!
![HIGH TOUCH ROAD Virtual Journal](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/HIGH-TOUCH-ROAD-Virtual.jpg?width=960&height=600&name=HIGH-TOUCH-ROAD-Virtual.jpg)
Rare Disease Day Reception
In-Person*
February 28, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Location
Long View Gallery
1234 9th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Dress Code
Business Casual
![Jenifer Waldrop Featured Speaker at RDDC 2023 Conference](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Jenifer-Waldrop-Speaker.jpg?width=431&height=600&name=Jenifer-Waldrop-Speaker.jpg)
RISE AWARD RECIPIENTS
![Genesis Jones](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Genesis-Jones.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Genesis-Jones.jpg)
Patient RISE Award
Genesis Jones
![Dr. Marshall Summar: RDDC Provider RISE Award](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dr-Marshall-Summar.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Dr-Marshall-Summar.jpg)
Provider RISE Award
Dr. Marshall Summar
![Sarita Edwards: RDDC Caregiver RISE Award](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sarita-Edwards.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Sarita-Edwards.jpg)
Caregiver RISE Award
Sarita Edwards
![FDA Logo](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RDDC/FDA-Logo.png?width=400&height=400&name=FDA-Logo.png)
Health Equity RISE Award
OOPD
at FDA
![Charlotte Smith: RDDC Industry Partner](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Charlotte-Smith.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Charlotte-Smith.jpg)
Industry Partner
Travere Therapeutics
Charlotte Smith
![Shonta Chambers: RDDC Patient Advocacy](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Shonta-Chambers-Patient-Advocacy.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Shonta-Chambers-Patient-Advocacy.jpg)
Patient Advocacy
Patient Advocate Foundation
Shonta Chambers
![Veronica Moore: RDDC Honoree Industry Partner](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Veronica-Moore-Honoree-Industry-Partner.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Veronica-Moore-Honoree-Industry-Partner.jpg)
Honoree Industry Partner
Amgen - Rare Disease Business Unit (RDBU)
Veronica Moore
![RDDC-TBA](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RDDC-TBA.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=RDDC-TBA.jpg)
Congressional RISE Award
TBA
![RDDC-TBA](https://www.rarediseasediversity.org/hs-fs/hubfs/RDDC-TBA.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=RDDC-TBA.jpg)
Congressional RISE Award
TBA
2023 RARE DISEASE DAY RECEPTION
COVID Precautions:
Health is more than a trending topic. It's the root of our work- it's personal. To ensure that we do our part to keep everyone safe.
- Testing: It is recommended that all attendees take a COVID-19 test 24 hours or less before your arrival. If you test positive, please stay home.
- Vaccinations: While we will not ask for proof of vaccination, RDDC strongly encourages all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including eligible booster shots.
- Masking: Masks are not required, but you may want to consider wearing one in crowded spaces or if you are currently immunocompromised.
- Social distancing: We will do our best to allow for space in all event areas so that you may social distance as you wish.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The event is Free. We understand that this year brings many unknowns, and so we just request that should you be unable to attend, that you email Taylor Dominguez at tdominguez@bwhi.org.