Staff Report
NEWBERRY Community Hall (1209 Caldwell Street) will light up in blues, pinks, oranges and greens this February for a rare occasion in Newberry observance of Rare Disease Day.
Held annually on the rarest day of the calendar February 28 Rare Disease Day raises awareness and advocates for persons with rare diseases and for their families. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rare Disease Day is being observed virtually all around the world as participants “show their stripes” by lighting up buildings in stripes of light. The colors will be on display in Newberry starting Friday, February 26, and will remain through Sunday, February 28, in the evenings. Newberry residents are encouraged to help spread awareness by stopping by Community Hall to take a selfie in front of the lights and share pictures on social media using the hashtags #RareDiseaseDay and #NewberryCaresAboutRare.