Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders

Canadian charity

Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders

Type| Non-Profit Registered Charity
Focus| rare disorders, rare diseases, and advocacy
Location|

* Suite 600, 151 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1S4, Canada

Area served

| Canada

Key people

| President Durhane Wong-Rieger
Vice President Kirsten Harkins
Treasurer John Adams
Website| raredisorders.ca

The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) is a Canadian registered charity that is a network of organizations who represent people affected by rare diseases. CORD's purpose is to provide a strong common voice advocating for a healthcare system and health policy for those with rare disorders.[1][2]

## Overview

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CORD represents the orphan disorders community in the development of Canadian Orphan Drug Policy, including the proposed Expensive Drugs for Rare Disorders program within the National Pharmaceutical Strategy CORD is working to promote state-of-the-art Newborn Screening in all provinces and territories. CORD is working to ensure Canada's Clinical Trials Registry works effectively for those with rare disorders. CORD is committed to increasing access to genetic screening and genetic counseling for all rare disorders.[1] Currently, Durhane Wong-Rieger is the President of CORD.[3][4]

Their national offices are located in Toronto, Ontario, with an Alberta chapter located in Edmonton, Alberta.[4][5]

## See also

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* Rare diseases
* National Organization for Rare Disorders – American-based organization
* European Organization for Rare Diseases
* Rare Disease Day

## References

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1. ^ a b "CORD Homepage".
2. ^ "Rare Disease Resource Page". Retrieved 22 April 2010.
3. ^ "Genetic Alliance advocacy". Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
4. ^ a b "About CORD". Archived from the original on 25 July 2010.
5. ^ "Halton Community Service Database". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2010.

## External links

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* Official Website
* CORD Fan Page on Facebook