by Guest Author | Jun 8, 2026 | Podcasts, Uncategorized
Chrisy and Dr. Kingzett, two women I met when we were all trying to raise our rare voices a little louder. Christine “Chrisy” Klavitter and Dr. Kristen Kingzett are both rare disease advocates, but more importantly, they are people living this reality every single...
by Guest Author | Jan 19, 2026 | Podcasts, Uncategorized
When Jennifer joined New Hope in 2018, she didn’t just take a job — she stepped into a calling. What began as a role coordinating outreach and events quickly became a mission to change how communities understand and support grief. With her compassion, creativity, and...
by Guest Author | Mar 10, 2025 | Podcasts, Uncategorized
CF Dad Bob Coughlin see’s a cure in the future for his son, and all of our kids. His high energy in this podcast is contagious. In this conversation, Laura Bonnell and Bob Coughlin discuss the journey of Bob’s son, Bobby, who has cystic fibrosis. They...
by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2025 | Media/Press, News, Uncategorized
Representative Jason Morgan reintroduced the Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC). See the press release: Morgan Reintroducing Bill Creating Rare Disease Advisory Council –...
by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Hundreds of advocates (caregivers and patients) gathered in Washington, D.C. to make their voices heard regarding Federal legislation. Our message: support bills that impact the rare disease community. Laura is pictured here with Siri Vaeth who is the Executive...
by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2025 | News, Speaking, Uncategorized
February was a busy month for the rare disease community (a disease/disorder community is considered rare if there are fewer than 200,000 people). Bonnell Foundation CEO, Laura Bonnell was the keynote speaker at the 2025 Rare Disease Day Gathering: bridging the gaps. ...
