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Beacon for Rare Diseases

@RareBeacon

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Beacon is a UK-based charity that is building a united rare disease community with patient groups at its heart. Previously known as Findacure.

Cambridge, England
Joined March 2012
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
10 hours
Tarquin has been a strong supporter of Beacon since our beginning in 2012, adding his insights to showcases, Resources Hub guides and more!
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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Join us as we congratulate Tarquin Bennett-Coles on his 100th blood donation! Tarquin has saved OVER 300 lives with his donations ❤️ Thank you for every donation and touching the lives of others xxx
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@PHYLLISJAGER
PHYLLIS JAGER
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What if there were no more mass shootings... What if there were a cure...
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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The Manchester #RareShowcase25 is nearly here! This year’s event will be a vibrant celebration of collaboration and innovation across the rare disease community. ⏰ With only 18 days to go, it’s the perfect time to check out our programme! 🔗 https://t.co/DW7RndIGkJ
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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🎉 Beacon is turning 13 this Friday – and it’s lucky for some! 🍀 To celebrate our birthday, we’re giving you 10% off tickets to the Manchester Rare Disease Showcase. 🎈 🎟️ Use the code 'BeaconBday' when purchasing your tickets! 🔗 https://t.co/8rS6BUUpSd #RareShowcase25
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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Happy Halloween ghoulies! 👻 Want to know what's scary? 😬 The Manchester Rare Disease Showcase is 26 days away and you still haven't gotten your ticket! 😱 End the fright - get your ticket now! https://t.co/8yVfxs4y9t
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@valent44355
Victor Renard
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PROBABLY THIS IS THE MOST UNDERVALUED COMPANY ON NASDAQ — ACCORDING TO WARREN BUFFETT-STYLE ANALYSIS When Warren Buffett said, “Price is what you pay, value is what you get,” he was describing companies exactly like NextNRG Inc ($NXXT). It’s a business producing real revenue,
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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Social media isn’t just a platform — it’s a lifeline for those navigating rare conditions. Read our article in @RareRevolutionM Autumn 2025 Edition to gain practical advice on focusing efforts where your audience is & embracing storytelling! https://t.co/bTHcW5dJOP
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
22 days
Thank you for sharing!!
@CharityEos
EOS Network Eosinophilic Diseases Charity
22 days
Join @rarebeacon, fellow patient groups and the wider rare disease community at the Manchester Rare Disease Showcase 2025 👉 https://t.co/OQnAlCQkOH #RareShowcase25 #PatientVoice #RareDiseaseCommunity
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
25 days
Thank YOU and Andy for working with us to tell Andy's powerful story to help ensure that no one faces their rare journey alone 🧡 We're so proud of this partnership xx
@ThePromColHQ
The Prominence Collective
27 days
A really important collaboration between Andy Ryan and @RareBeacon to raise awareness of Klippel–Trénaunay–Weber syndrome 👏 #Collaboration #Communications
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
25 days
We are thrilled to be collaborating with NIHR BioResource and the D-CYPHR team! Hannah Stark is speaking at the #RareShowcase25 about D-CYPHR: Working with families to create a world’s first children’s genetic health research programme, so get your tickets now to learn more
@NIHRBioResource
NIHR BioResource
26 days
1 in 17 people in the UK will experience a rare condition. We're working with @RareBeacon to support patient groups & drive research. Kids 0–15 can join D-CYPHR to help shape the future of children's health. Learn more: https://t.co/ALpqzOM7LP
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@truflation
Truflation
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🇺🇸 Truflation US Employment (October): 143 million people employed We are excited to launch the Truflation Employment Index, providing real-time insights into the U.S. labor market while official data are not coming out amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
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@rarediseaseday
Rare Disease Day
27 days
🌍 Re-released! Hear from rare disease accessibility experts as they share insights and solutions for creating a more inclusive world! 👉 Learn more about #Accessibility from our experts here: https://t.co/wLjog78luP @AniridiaNetUK #RareDiseaseDay #Inclusion
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@ERDERA_org
ERDERA
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What are European Reference Networks (ERNs) and what is their role in the rare disease ecosystem?💡In ERDERA, ERNs are central to our mission, acting as gateways to clinicians and patients across Europe 👀
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@GoPI3Ks
GoPI3Ks (Genetic Overgrowth PI3K Support)
28 days
The next phase of our MENTAL HEALTH project is here & WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE:   Could you spare a little time to fill out our survey:  https://t.co/nvEJuwn79u   Thank you so much for your help Mandy & the GoPI3Ks team. @CAR_UWE those tagged could u pls can you share, thanks ☺️
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
27 days
Luxembourg launched its Second National Plan for Rare Diseases (2025–2029)! It was developed with ALAN and national partners, & expands genetic screening, multidisciplinary support, training, research, digitalisation, creates a national registry & more🦓 https://t.co/F1xL6ROMLl
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@JayMac_Slacking
JayMac
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I believe I have achieved Nirvana 😌 I have found inner peace.
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
28 days
Happy 10th anniversary to the #Cambridge Patient Led Research Hub! Thank you for helping those living w/ rare diseases drive their own research ideas to investigate new treatments, manage symptoms, understand a disease pathway, improve diagnosis or capture the patient experience
@ThatsTVCamb
That's TV Cambridgeshire
1 month
"We didn't really know where things would go" Dr Rona Smith from the @CUH_NHS told That's TV about the 10th anniversary of the Cambridge Patient Led Research Hub, and why it's been a vital service.
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@eurordis
EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe
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📣 Parents of kids with rare/undiagnosed conditions — your experience can drive change! Tell us what helps & what’s missing. Your answers shape better support & policies. 👉Take the #RareBarometer survey: https://t.co/7bJTaPnAYu 🌍In 25 languages #RareDiseases #Advocacy
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
1 month
The countdown is on ⏳ #RAREsummit25 is just a month away (6 Nov)! Our agenda is packed: diverse voices, patient-driven insights & bold innovation. https://t.co/ea9RLoftWZ Join us + keep the conversations going over dinner! 💜 Grab your ticket + dinner spot now!
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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Join over 2,000 attendees, gain insights from 250+ industry leaders, and connect with over 130 exhibitors at World Orphan Drug Congress Europe! 📅 27th - 29th October 2025 📍 Amsterdam 🔗 Apply for your complimentary pass here: https://t.co/z6ipqEp8sa
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@TomWeilerMN
Tom Weiler
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And the Winner Is? Not You. Minnesotans, as the train cars continue to pile up on the Senate's self-induced Government Shutdown Trainwreck, ask yourself: What do I want in 2027? More of the same from the U.S. Senate? - or - A Senate to fix itself and do its job? (1 of 4)
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
1 month
Who might you meet at @camraredisease #RAREsummit25? 👋 Researchers, clinicians, biopharma, tech innovators, patient groups + those with lived experience. Lots of opportunities to network & connect across the rare disease community. Tickets: https://t.co/xsQGaTGqRy
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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As the sun sets on #RAREsummit25, @camraredisease invites you to close the day with a celebratory networking dinner. Raise a glass to CamRARE's decade of driving change, championing collaboration, and giving voice to the rare disease community. Tickets: https://t.co/xxI4BsN2ai
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@RareBeacon
Beacon for Rare Diseases
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This October 6-10, join @PPTAEurope in celebrating International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) - a time to honour the donors whose generosity provides essential plasma-derived therapies. #PlasmaPowersPossibility #IPAW2025 https://t.co/xHeaTWqs1q
plasmaweek.org
IPAW raises global awareness about plasma collection, honors donors, and promotes understanding of plasma therapies and rare diseases.
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