Meet Russell, Trustee of the LHON Society

Meet Russell, Trustee of the LHON Society

Russell’s son lost his sight over a matter of weeks at the age of 24 due to LHON, a rare hereditary condition. There was very little advice about what was going on and why it was happening, and what was there was often conflicting. After struggling to set up a patient...
Behçet’s UK

Behçet’s UK

Without the help of Beacon I could not have achieved what I have as chair of Behçet’s UK this past 4-years. The challenge for the rare disease community is immense and can be very lonely for individuals. I’ve lost track of the number of brilliant workshops, webinar,...
MdDs

MdDs

Findacure, now Beacon, was my metaphorical lighthouse in a stormy sea when I started advocating for people with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (having MdDS embodies being in a stormy sea, when you’re not) in the UK. I was in terrible shape, physically and mentally, when...

Every number has a face, Pharmafile

We’ve been published! Every number has a face – Blayne Baker, Pharmafile. The ‘Diagnostic Odyssey’ and the psychological and logistical impact rare conditions have on patients and their families