In 1993, Clive Phillips stood at the bottom of the Col du Télégraphe, a mountain pass in the French Alps, watching the world’s top cyclists tackle the climb during the Tour de France. Some 30 years and a Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) diagnosis later, Clive found himself back in the same spot. This time, he was…
The GBS|CIDP Foundation International acknowledges the urgent need for airlines to respect and improve their treatment of people with rare conditions and their medical equipment while at airports and flying. Too often, mobility devices, wheelchairs, and other medical equipment are mishandled or damaged by airline staff due to neglectful treatment and a lack of understanding…
Written by Ellie Herman, Advocacy Coordinator To recognize International Plasma Awareness Week and educate their community about the need for plasma donations, students and staff at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina held a Project Plasma awareness event on October 4th. Meredith’s Marketing and Communications Office and Student Wellness Organization hosted a tabling event where…
On September 29, 2020, the GBS|CIDP Foundation International organized a patient-led listening session on Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). More than 30 members of various branches within the FDA logged on to the virtual meeting to hear about patients’ experiences with GBS. The FDA’s role was to listen and learn about what life is like during and…
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