Pharmacy Awareness of Rare Diseases

03/11/2024

Join PARD in raising awareness for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) this month! 🦴

We’re focusing on the challenges faced by those living with AS and exploring the pivotal role pharmacists can play in optimizing patient care. Dive into discussions on innovative ways pharmacists can make a difference in the lives of individuals with AS, share your expertise, insights, or inquiries about AS management techniques by March 18, 11:59 PM — and you’ll receive 1 UPS point!

Don’t forget to add your name and cohort to your response, i.e (Nuzat Karim, 2T5).

03/02/2024

PharmD students found student club focused on providing pharmacy students with opportunities to shine a light on the complexities and challenges surrounding rare diseases.

02/26/2024

Join us this Rare Disease Day, February 29th, for our Krispy Kreme fundraiser! 🍩💫 We'll be at PB1 from 12PM-2PM. Every purchase helps us donate to Hemophilia Ontario. 🎗️ ❤️

02/12/2024

Join PARD in raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 🧠💪. This month, we’re diving behind the presentation and therapies of MS 🩺💊. Share your insights on how pharmacists can better the lives of those with MS, exchange experiences, or ask questions about MS management strategies by February 19th, and you’ll earn 1 UPS point! Don’t forget to add your name and cohort in your response, example: (Nuzat Karim, 2T5). 💙🤝

01/22/2024

🌟 Rare Disease Spotlight: Wilson’s Disease 🌟 This month we’re focusing on Wilson’s Disease. This rare genetic disorder leads to copper accumulation in the body, affecting the liver, brain, and other vital organs. Early detection and treatment are key! 💊 Swipe to learn more about this rare condition.

🔍 Trivia Time! Answer this question about Wilson’s Disease in the comments by January 29th to earn 1 UPS point and a chance to win a $5 raffle prize! 🎁

Don’t forget to add your name and cohort! Example: (Nuzat Karim, 2T5).

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11/20/2023

We are raising awareness for salivary gland cancer this November! 🎗️ Answer our trivia questions to earn 1 UPS point and join the conversation. 🌟

Your participation also enters you into a raffle for a $5 gift card! 🎁 Please include your full name in the comments.

Campaign runs from 11/20/2023 to 11/27/2023. 💪

10/17/2023

🌟 Introducing: PARD's Monthly Rare Disease Awareness Highlights! 🌟

This October, we're raising awareness about cystic fibrosis and the groundbreaking orphan drug, Trikafta. 🦋 Share your thoughts on the findings, impacts & accessibility of Trikafta in improving the lives of individuals with cystic fibrosis. 📚💬

💡 Get 1 UPS point for your participation.
👥 Please add your full name in the comment!
🎉 Plus, stand a chance to win a $5 gift card in our raffle! 🎁
📅 Campaign runs from 10/17/2023 to 10/26/2023.

09/11/2023

Hi Pharmacy,

The Pharmacy Awareness of Rare Diseases Club is recruiting for our 2023-2024 executive team!

Pharmacy Awareness of Rare Diseases (PARD) is a new club dedicated to raising awareness and educating about rare diseases at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. We strive to foster conversations around patient challenges and breakthroughs in orphan drug research, while further fundraising for rare disease supporting organizations. Our goal is to provide pharmacy students with the opportunity to expand their understanding of rare diseases, all the while cultivating greater interest and awareness in this field.

Join us in bringing our unique vision to life by applying through the link below!

Application link: https://forms.gle/knJncA7sUeEifrUn8

Application deadline: September 15th at 11:59PM

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at pard.uoft@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest in joining the Pharmacy Awareness of Rare Diseases [ PARD ] Executive team. For further Information about the club and roles of each position, please refer to the role descriptions below and review the constitution to get insight into the groups goals. Link to Constitutio...