Most people associate the month of February with things like the Super Bowl, Valentines day, and the occasional leap year. But did you know that February is also Rare Disease month? To many people that may seem irrelevant, but to the nearly 30 million Americans that are touched by rare disease this month is special. What makes a disease rare? A disease is considered to be rare when there are less than 200,000 cases reported worldwide. 

At the conclusion of every February, that is considered to be Rare Disease Day. Why the last day of the month? Well, it's unique because it only has an extra day every four years, making it the rarest day of the year. Seems fitting right? The purpose behind Rare Disease Day is designed to advocate for better treatment, research, support, and representation for patients and their families touched by rare diseases. 

While the most important day is the last day of February, it doesn't mean that it's the only day it's recognized. Throughout the whole month of February, the rare disease day organization has events, meetings, seminars, and shares stories designed to support those 30 million Americans that are living with the unknown. 

You can learn more and support the cause by visiting www.rarediseaseday.org.