Chronic Illness
Over 50 Next Step virtual programs have been delivered!
Since our office in Cambridge, MA temporarily closed due to COVID-19, our program team has done a tremendous job...
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A message from Bill our Executive Director… What a gift to have team members understand what Next Step youth...
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We thought, during these uncertain times of COVID-19, that it would be fun to take a break from the...
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Have you ever been to a “Campference”? We have! We have three of them every summer; A special 4-day...
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“Next Step has helped me redefine my relationship with the labels that accompany me and my rare disease. When...
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Matt and Paul volunteered to run the 2020 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20th for Next Step! They are...
read moreSummer Campferences 2020 Applications Are Available!
Is a Next Step Summer Campference right for you? It just might be. Next Step Summer Campferences are for...
read moreLooking back at our 1st Studio Campference!
We are so excited to share with you all an amazing project and video that was created during our...
read moreAnother special Next Step Holiday Party in the books!
This past Saturday was our annual Next Step Holiday Party at our office in Central Square Cambridge, Massachusetts. We...
read moreSponsor the 3rd Annual Ping Pong For a Purpose!
3rd Annual Ping Pong For a Purpose Blazing Paddles at Game On Boston, MA 02215 Thursday, January 30, 2019...
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Today is @rarediseaseday. The 2026 theme, “More Than You Can Imagine,” highlights equity in care, representation and unseen challenges. 'When Lightning Strikes' was created by youth with sickle cell as they felt this population wasn't represented in media.
...https://www.nextstepnet.org/whenlightningstrikes/
🌍 It’s #RareDiseaseDay 2026! 💜
Today we stand with the 300 million people living with a rare disease. Together, we’re showing our colours, raising awareness, and inspiring change by talking about what equity means to us.
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