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Rare Disease and CMD on The Hill
Cure CMD joined rare disease advocates in Washington, DC for Rare Disease Week 2026, meeting with lawmakers to raise awareness of congenital muscular dystrophy and the urgent need for research support.
James Immekus
Mar 4


CMD Advocacy Updates: Urge Your Senators to Reject H.R.1 Now
Learn how Cure CMD is fighting harmful legislation like the OBBBA, NIH funding cuts, and threats to Medicaid through strategic advocacy and rare disease policy action. Discover how you can help protect access to care, advance research, and make your voice heard.
Lani Knutson
Jun 25, 2025


CMD Moms Share Their Journeys This Mother’s Day
In honor of Mother’s Day 2025, Cure CMD asked five incredible mothers to reflect on caregiving, resilience, and the unexpected joys of...
James Immekus
May 1, 2025


Cure CMD’s Kelly Berger Spotlighted by University of Kentucky for Her Advocacy in Rare Disease and Disability Communities
Cure CMD’s Community Engagement Manager and tireless advocate for the rare disease and disability communities, was recently featured by her Alma mater's campus magazine, the University of Kentucky’s UKNow.
James Immekus
Apr 30, 2025


2025 Rare Disease Week Recap
CMD Advocates gathered in Washington, DC to honor, celebrate & champion for those living with rare disease.
Kelly Berger & Avery Roberts
Mar 11, 2025


A Message from Cure CMD’s Advocacy Team Lead
The Cure CMD Legislative Advocacy team, along with our advocacy partners, continue to actively monitor developments and will provide updates
Lani Knutson
Feb 12, 2025


Cure CMD Seeks Advocacy Advisory Council Members
Join a newly forming council to help direct legislative priorities for the CMD community.
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Jul 1, 2024


Youth Advocate Attends First Virtual Hill Day
I had the opportunity to kick off my rare advocacy journey and experience my first Capitol Hill Day.
Kassidy C.
Jun 27, 2024


2024 Rare Disease Week Recap
Cure CMD’s Advocacy Lead, Lani Knutson, provides a recap of events for Rare Disease Week on Capitol, February 25 — 29, 2024.
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Mar 20, 2024
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