1 in 17 people in Ireland will be affected by a rare disease at some stage in their lives.

The 7th February saw the launch of the I am Number 17 campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases in Ireland. Changemakers  Lucy and Janet who are living with a rare disease shared their story and told us about their hopes, dreams and aspirations in a photographic exhibition in CHQ at the launch . Minister Stephen Donolly speaking on the day said, “the campaign is an important step in raising awareness of rare diseases and the impact these conditions have on Irish society”. Be inspired.  Read what Lucy and Janet and other have to tell us and see the photographs  at www.iamnumber17.ie

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