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Raising awareness
of rare
diseases

Campaigns

The Foundation is running an active campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases, and in particular Sanfilippo disease.

A rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than one person in 2,000 and requires special combined efforts to treat. There are over 8,000 listed rare diseases. Genetic in origin in 80% of cases, the other causes are infectious, auto-immune, degenerative or tumoral. They are usually chronic, disabling and can be life-threatening. Most cases appear at an early age, while others remain hidden for many years.

Events

The Foundation takes part in or organises a number of events throughout the year to raise funds for research projects.

13 November 2025

4th International Sanfilippo Conference

On 13 and 14 November 2025, Geneva will host the world conference on Sanfilippo disease.

25 May 2025

Race for Gift 2025

Join us for the 10th edition of the Race for Gift. Let's run together to break new records and carry our message of hope high!

28 February 2024

International Rare Disease Day

To commemorate the International Rare Disease Day, a number of visibility campaigns were organized.

12 October 2023

Charity Gala at the Théâtre de Carouge

Organised around the show Une journée particulière starring Laetitia Casta and Roschdy Zem.

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The Foundation is working to speed up the discovery of a treatment for Sanfilippo disease, by raising funds to finance research projects.