CORD is truly indebted to all of the individuals, patient organizations, and corporations that contribute to advancing rare disease in Canada. This year, CORD’s 5th Annual Rarity Awards will once again recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievements toward overcoming the challenges of rare diseases and improving people’s lives. The nomination process is open to everyone. You are invited to submit a nomination for any or all of the award categories.
The award winners will be honoured at the CORD Rare Disease Day Gala on March 30, 2017 in Vancouver.
Deadline is: February 15, 2017.
To submit a nomination, please go to: www.surveymonkey.com/r/rddawards2017
Rare Disease Leadership Award
This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the rare disease community.
Policy Maker Award
This award is presented to a policy maker whose dedication and commitment to rare diseases has made a difference to the rare disease community.
CORD Volunteer Award
This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to CORD and the rare disease community on a volunteer basis.
CORD Youth Leadership Award
This award is given to celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of young people in the rare disease community and impact in shaping the future.
Scientific Award
This award is presented to a distinguished researcher whose career represents a unique blend of scientific excellence and support of the patient community.
Patient Organization Award
This award is presented to a CORD affiliate member group making outstanding contribution in patient support or advocacy.
Corporate Award
This award is presented to a leading company who is dedicated and committed to developing and providing treatments to improve the lives of those with rare diseases.
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders Hereby Gives Notice of its Annual General Meeting: August 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) via videoconference
CORD Annual General MeetingAugust 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) via videoconference Dear CORD Members: The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders gives notice of it's Annual General Meeting on August 26, 2024 at 2pm - 3pm (Eastern Time). All individual, affiliate and corporate members in good standing are invited participate. An eligible voter must be a representative of a voting member of CORD. Eligible voters may either vote at the upcoming Annual General Meeting videoconference or by proxy. Votes by proxy must be in must be returned to us by August 25, 2024. Ballots received after this date and time, duplicate votes and spoiled ballots will not be counted. To participate in the AGM teleconference, please register by August 25, 2024 Registration: https://bit.ly/4aM8IJL Once we have received your response, we will email you the teleconference details and any other necessary documents that will be required for the meeting. Thank you for your participation and if you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Christine White CORD Secretary PROXY-2024Download
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders Hereby Gives Notice of its Annual General Meeting: August 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) via videoconference
CORD Annual General MeetingAugust 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM (EDT) via videoconference Dear CORD Members: The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders gives notice of it's Annual General Meeting on August 26, 2024 at 2pm - 3pm (Eastern Time). All individual, affiliate and corporate members in good standing are invited participate. An eligible voter must be a representative of a voting member of CORD. Eligible voters may either vote at the upcoming Annual General Meeting videoconference or by proxy. Votes by proxy must be in must be returned to us by August 25, 2024. Ballots received after this date and time, duplicate votes and spoiled ballots will not be counted. To participate in the AGM teleconference, please register by August 25, 2024 Registration: https://bit.ly/4aM8IJL Once we have received your response, we will email you the teleconference details and any other necessary documents that will be required for the meeting. Thank you for your participation and if you have any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Christine White CORD Secretary PROXY-2024Download
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