Feb
09
2025

Rare Disease Community | Tomasz Grybek

Tomasz Grybek

🗣 Throughout the week leading to Rare Disease Day 2025, we will be sharing insights from diverse voices highlighting key pathways to improving the lives of those affected. ️

Tomasz Grybek, carer, patient advocate, and Member Board of Directors of EURORDIS – a remarkable alliance of over 1,000 rare disease patient organisations from 74 countries – reminds us of the incredible strength and unity within the rare disease community.

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