Simply put, your donation will be the catalyst for hope and change in the lives of rare disease patients and their families not just in Canada but globally.
As a frontline organization, we are committed to raising awareness and advocating for change, progress, resources and support.
We are a registered Canadian non-profit organization and charity and can issue tax receipts to individuals, charities, and corporations to offset Canadian tax filings. Registered Charity #819326224RR0001.
Please Note: Our donation portal will suggest a high transaction fee but this is optional and can be adjusted to any amount you choose by clicking right of the fee and selecting “Other” .
Mail a Cheque
Rare Disease Foundation
4500 Oak Street, Room C234
Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
Dr. Gabriella Horvath
UBC Biochemical Diseases“I've always been grateful for the support of microgrants from the Rare Disease Foundation. They gave me the possibility of attempting to practice ’Precision Medicine’ in times when this term was not yet discovered.”
Dr. Saadet Andrews
University of Alberta Biochemical Diseases“I worked with several undergraduate research students that were funded by the RDF Microgrant program. Those students were inspired to become physicians due to their involvement in those research studies. Without RDF funding support none of these studies would have been possible.”
Dr. Anna Lehman
UBC Medical Genetics“Rare Disease Foundation microgrants were absolutely pivotal in launching my research career and improving my ability to help my patients through research.”
- Our unique Microgrant program that has funded 464 research projects since 2008, resulting in cures or major therapies for 7 rare diseases and much more
- Our Mental Health & Wellbeing program
- Our Peer 2 Peer Resource Network Community
- Other patient advocacy and research initiatives
- We are a mostly volunteer run organization so our fixed costs are very low, allowing more of your funds to go to the children and families who need them most

