The Importance of Volunteer Support

The Importance of Volunteer Support

    The ECD Global Alliance (ECDGA), a non-profit dedicated to supporting people affected by an ultra-rare blood cancer known as Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD), honors deserving volunteers during National Volunteer Week. ECDGA volunteers are the life force of...
Rare Disease Day 2022

Rare Disease Day 2022

Rare Disease Day is on February 28, 2022!  In the United States, a disease is considered rare if it affects fewer than 200,000 Americans, 7,000 illnesses fall into this category, with 1 in 10 Americans being affected. Patients that have a rare disorder...
2021 Year-End News

2021 Year-End News

A new year of hope is on the horizon for the ECD community! View the 2021 Year-End Newsletter. The ECD Global Alliance is reaching new levels of support for those fighting Erdheim-Chester Disease with a matching gift campaign through December 31, 2021!  Thanks to...
Announcing the 2022 Annual ECD Meeting

Announcing the 2022 Annual ECD Meeting

A rare community will join together to connect & learn. Finally, the Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) community of patients, loved ones, and physicians will gather together again!  During the challenges of the pandemic, serving our members remained the top...