This year’s message places equity and representation at the centre.
To mark the start of the countdown, EURORDIS released the official 2026 campaign video, featuring five Heroes from different countries: Mak, Linges, Micah, Ayça, and Burak.
Their stories offer a glimpse into the daily realities of rare diseases, and a reminder of the courage, strength, and resilience found across the community.
ERN-BOND is one of the 24 European Reference Networks (ERNs) approved by the ERN Board of Member States. The ERNs are Funded by the European Commission. For more information about the ERNs and the EU health strategy, please visit ec.europa.eu/health/ern
Funded by the European Union
ERN BOND Specific Grant Agreement no. 101157116
Coordinating Center
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
via G.C.Pupilli, 1 – 40136 Bologna – Italy
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ERN BOND Specific Grant Agreement no. 101157116
Coordinating Center
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
via G.C.Pupilli, 1 – 40136 Bologna – Italy
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