Three entities within the U.S. government deserve special recognition for their support of Rare Disease Day. They are the Office of Rare Diseases Research of the National Institutes of Health, the Office of Orphan Products Development of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Social Security Administration.

In addition, NORD thanks Discovery Health and its Mystery Diagnosis TV show for serving as media and program partners for Rare Disease Day.

Also, Siren Interactive has provided this website and other online support to promote awareness of Rare Disease Day.

Most of all, NORD expresses thanks to its European counterpart, EURORDIS, for sponsoring the first-ever Rare Disease Day. NORD and EURORDIS are working together throughout the year to improve the lives of people with rare diseases.