5 prominent national and global rare disease-focused organizations. Combined, these organizations are
supporting 122,000 rare disease patients and families with Alexion Charitable Foundation’s funding. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), for example, applied Foundation funding toward a newly launched Global Health and Wellness Initiative in its France, Italy, Australia, and UK chapters. This program helps local families and caregivers cope with their children’s diseases and fosters psychosocial and physical well-being. Another RARE BELONGING grantee, Angel Flight Northeast (AFNE), provides cost-free air and ground transportation and accommodations for patients in need of specialized care outside their immediate area. AFNE Founder and President Rev. Larry Camerlin, shared that the impact is not only quantitative – “it is so amazing how much hope, love, and joy we are bringing to these families with The Alexion Charitable Foundation’s support.”