International Pompe Day

“Every Move Counts” is a message that’s stuck with me in recent days, helping me build a healthier view of my exercise goals and limitations. That was a theme of International Pompe Day on April 15, reaffirming that no matter how big or small, every move does…

I’m going to be dating myself here, but let’s go for it. Not quite the Stone Age, but around the time “The Flintstones” was on television, I remember watching the “MDA Labor Day Telethon” one year with my parents. I wasn’t sure why we were watching this and not some…

“Every Move Counts” on this year’s International Pompe Day, which is held every year to raise awareness and increase understanding of Pompe disease. This year’s Pompe Day will be celebrated April 15. According to the International Pompe Association (IPA), this year’s observance will focus on the importance of…

The 9th annual International Pompe Day will be celebrated on April 15 to raise global awareness of Pompe disease and highlight the strength and resilience of the patient community. The event, with the slogan “Together We are Strong,” is organized by the International Pompe Association (IPA) — a…

In an effort to raise public awareness and increase understanding of Pompe disease, the 8th Annual International Pompe Day will be celebrated on April 15. This year’s theme is “Pompe Around the World,” the International Pompe Association (IPA) announced. The event’s slogan is “Together We Are Strong.” “The…

Health advocacy can help improve the quality and accessibility of care for patients with rare disorders like Pompe disease. Following is information about patient advocacy in general, and Pompe disease specifically, and why it is important for patients, caregivers and family members. What is Pompe disease? Pompe disease is a…

Pompe disease is a multisystem disorder that affects about one in 40,000 people in the U.S. Raising awareness about this rare genetic disease could mean more patients would benefit from earlier diagnosis and treatment. Here are some facts about Pompe disease, and efforts to make it…

Few people have heard of Pompe disease, and even fewer know anything about Joannes Cassianus Pompe — the Dutch pathologist who in 1931 characterized the rare disorder that carries his name, and who just 14 years later was killed by the Nazis for aiding the Allies during World War II.

April 15 was International Pompe Day, and Amicus Therapeutics helped to raise awareness about the disease, as well as Fabry disease, by participating in several activities throughout the month, which also is designated Fabry Disease Awareness Month. Fabry disease is an inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of…