Published July 16, 2025

Calling on ALL healthcare teams – show your stripes for Rare Disease Day!

Stripey socks and selfiesGetting involved is easy. Just wear some stripey socks and post a selfie on Instagram or LinkedIn with the hashtag #ShowYourStripes and tag @MedicsForRare. All tagged photos […]

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Stripey socks and selfies
Getting involved is easy. Just wear some stripey socks and post a selfie on Instagram or LinkedIn with the hashtag #ShowYourStripes and tag @MedicsForRare. All tagged photos will be uploaded to an online gallery that will remain a visual show of support to those people living with rare conditions. Not on social media? No problem, just email your pictures to hello@m4rd.org.

Pete Leaning

Pete Leaning

Web Developer

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About Medics for Rare Disease

Medics for Rare Disease* is a charity registered in England and Wales, with a mission to shape a medical profession that can provide people living with rare conditions a timely diagnosis and excellent care. It does this through three key pillars:

  • Advocating a single-discipline approach to rare disease education for all medical professionals
  • Defining excellence in rare disease medical training in the UK
  • Building a network of Ambassadors to expand the reach of Rare Disease training

To find out more visit www.m4rd.org.