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ALAN – Maladies Rares Luxembourg is a non-profit association (association sans but lucratif – a.s.b.l) founded in 1998 and declared of public utility in 2000.
It is ALAN’s mission to improve the quality of life of individuals who are affected by a rare disease.

ALAN is supported by the Ministry of Health, AFM-Téléthon and generous donors.

Reconnue d’utilité publique par arrêté grand-ducal du 29 avril 2000Registre de commerce : F 22 42Agréments : SANTE 2021/19 et 2020/02

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Volunteering has been at the core of ALAN for more

Volunteering has been at the core of ALAN for more than 20 years. It is an essential part in our efforts to fulfil our mission, as we would not be able to organise as many events and activities for our members if it were not for the invaluable support from our volunteers.

Due to the pandemic, many of the volunteering activities were stopped or reduced for the past 2 years. But our volunteers never lost their motivation, and we are all excited that activities have picked up again.

So, it was the perfect time to organise another “Soirée Bénévoles” – an evening to bring the team and volunteers together for a workshop and relaxed dinner.

A huge THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who offer their time, expertise and kindness to support the rare disease community.

If you’d like more information about the volunteering programme at ALAN, please visit: https://alan.lu/become-a-volunteer/

#Luxembourg
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#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#chronicillness
#disabilityawareness
#chronicdisease
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#chronischkrank
#nonprofitorganizations
#geneticdisorder
#maladiechronique
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#volunteering
#stongertogether
#benevolat
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🦮 🐎 🐐 🐓 🐖 🐇 Animal-assisted the

🦮 🐎 🐐 🐓 🐖 🐇

Animal-assisted therapy is an important tool for the psychological counselling of kids that are affected by a rare disease because it can:

* reduce anxiety

* provide an escape from their daily routine

* reduce pain

* encourage solution-oriented thinking

* improve social skills

* build self-esteem

* improve motor skills

* help regulate emotions

Follow us for more content on rare diseases, patient empowerment and mental health

A big THANK YOU to our friends from @ate_lux , ASA asbl and Bricher Paerdsstall for making all of this possible 🙏

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#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#rarediseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#chronicillness
#chronischkrank
#geneticdisorder
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Last year, we supported 562 patients and families.

Last year, we supported 562 patients and families. This represents 241 different rare diseases and is an increase of 40% compared to 2020.

Our 2021 Annual Report has been published and was presented at our recent General Assembly!

Why did we see this increase in the number of requests for support? What else did ALAN focus on in 2021? Who are the new members of our Board of Directors?

Find out in our latest article:
https://alan.lu/annual-report-2021/

The full Annual Report (in French) is available here : https://alan.lu/about-us/publications/

#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#counseling
#counselling
#psychotherapy
#socialworker
#socialsupport
#spoonielife
#chronicillnesssupport
#chronicillnesslife
#disabilityadvocate
#careaboutrare
#maladieinvisible
#lebenmitbehinderung
#luxemburg
#luxemburgo
#benevolat
#specialneedschildren
#tousensemble
#inclusion

With the amount of support, solidarity and encoura

With the amount of support, solidarity and encouragement that we have seen throughout the last month, there is only one thing left to say: THANK YOU 💚💗💙💜

- to our partners who illuminated their buildings for the Global Chain of Lights
- to the Ministry of Health and the @chdn_lux for the great collaboration on this campaign
- to the associations, councils and other partners who have shared material on social media to raise awareness about rare diseases
- to @sophiemarguephotography , @cflinfos and @bcee_spuerkeess , who made our «RaReflections» photo expo a reality
- to all the wonderful people that opened up and became part of our photo exhibition or gave testimonials about their lives with a rare disease
- to the Luxembourgish journalists and media outlets who supported our community
- to everyone who participated in our campaign by liking, sharing or commenting on our posts

Each and every one of you has helped raise awareness about rare diseases and amplify the voice of our community. 📢

We are already looking forward to next year

#rarediseaseday
#globalchainoflights
#lightupforrare
#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#patientempowerment
#patientadvocacy
#patienteducation
#patientadvocate
#spooniecommunity
#chronicillnesscommunity
#awareness

A warm atmosphere, emotional moments and inspirati

A warm atmosphere, emotional moments and inspirational messages – that about sums up the opening of our “RaReflections” photo exhibition in collaboration with @sophiemarguephotography yesterday at the Luxembourg City Central Train Station.

The exhibition is shown at the train station until the end of March, so go and have a look around - it's worth it 😊

A big thank you to our partner @cflinfos who have wholeheartedly supported us in every aspect of this project.

A big thank you also to the sponsor of the project, the @bcee_spuerkeess, and our partners from the @villedeluxembourg and the @sante.lu who support us time and time again.

And last but not least, many thanks to @henrigoergen, who captured this wonderful event for us on camera.

The complete gallery with all the pictures from the opening is available on: https://alan.lu/fr/galerie/rareflections-vernissage/

© ALAN / Henri Goergen

#rarediseaseday
#rareflections
#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#patientempowerment
#patientadvocacy
#patienteducation
#patientadvocate
#healthcareeducation
#advocacy
#specialneeds
#nonprofit
#nonprofitorganization
#chronicillnesswarrior
#raiseawareness
#chronicillnessawareness
#spoonie
#spooniecommunity
#chronicillnesscommunity
#geneticdisease
#awareness
#inclusive

Together we are stronger! That’s why, this mont

Together we are stronger!

That’s why, this month, we will introduce you to several of our partners – Luxembourg-based patient associations that are also working in the field of rare diseases and support people affected by a specific rare disease, or group of rare diseases.

Today we want you to get to know @den_i.lu

den-i a.s.b.l. s’engage à :

- Information -
Informer sur le syndrome de Marfan

- Sensibilisation -
Sensibiliser le grand public

- Soutien -
Soutenir les personnes concernées

To learn more about den-I asbl visit: https://den-i.lu/

And don’t forget to follow @den_i.lu

#rarediseaseday
#strongertogether
#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#marfansyndrome
#patientempowerment
#patientadvocacy
#patienteducation
#patientadvocate
#healthcareeducation
#advocacy
#nonprofit
#nonprofitorganization
#raiseawareness
#chronicillnessawareness
#spooniecommunity
#chronicillnesscommunity
#awareness

One of the highlights of Rare Disease Day is the G

One of the highlights of Rare Disease Day is the Global Chain of Lights – the illumination of public and symbolic buildings around the world in the colours of Rare Disease Day, during the last week of February and the first week of March.

Luxembourg is of course part of this global chain and we are thrilled that so many councils, institutions and companies are participating this year, thereby sending a strong message of solidarity with our community. A huge thank you to all our partners for their support.

In Luxembourg, buildings in Luxembourg City, Contern, Esch, Grevenmacher, Larochette, Mersch, Mondorf, Sanem, Schengen, Steinfort, Wiltz and more, will be illuminated in purple, pink, green and blue.

The complete and up-to-date list, as well as all other important information about Rare Disease Day, is available at : https://alan.lu/rare-disease-day/

#globalchainoflights
#lightupforrare
#rarediseaseday
#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#patientempowerment
#patientadvocacy
#patienteducation
#patientadvocate
#spooniecommunity
#chronicillnesscommunity
#awareness

Together we are stronger! That’s why, this mont

Together we are stronger!

That’s why, this month, we will introduce you to several of our partners – Luxembourg-based patient associations that are also working in the field of rare diseases and support people affected by a specific rare disease, or group of rare diseases.

Today we want you to get to know the “Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner”.

The Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner provides day-to-day support to families of children and adolescents with cancer or other rare and life-threatening diseases. Its multi-disciplinary team offers individual support from the time of diagnosis until the child's remission and provides administrative and financial services, psychological and social support as well as educational and recreational activities. In addition, the foundation undertakes awareness campaigns and participates in the improvement of the condition of the sick child. Finally, it actively supports paediatric oncology research with one goal: to treat better and cure more.

To learn more about the Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner visit: https://fondatioun.lu/

And don’t forget to follow @letz_go_gold

#rarediseaseday
#strongertogether
#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#pediatriccancer
#patientempowerment
#patientadvocacy
#patienteducation
#patientadvocate
#healthcareeducation
#advocacy
#nonprofit
#nonprofitorganization
#raiseawareness
#chronicillnessawareness
#spooniecommunity
#chronicillnesscommunity
#awareness

“Just like Martin Luther King, I have a dream:

“Just like Martin Luther King, I have a dream:

I dream of a society,
• where people with special needs, receive the required assistance, without having to struggle for it,
• where respect, tolerance and honesty will govern the way we interact with each other,
• … “

- Nathalie –

Nathalie lives with a rare disease and was photographed by the talented @sophiemarguephotography as part of our RaReflections photo exhibition

©ALAN/ Sophie Margue

#rareflections
#rarediseaseday
#Luxembourg
#raredisease
#raresdiseases
#maladiesrares
#selteneerkrankungen
#patientempowerment
#patientadvocacy
#patienteducation
#patientadvocate
#spooniecommunity
#spoonie
#chronicillnesscommunity
#awareness

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