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Ryan shares his Next Step story
No one should have to go it alone. That belief is at the very heart of the Next Step...
read moreThe healing power of Next Step
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk (via video conference) with Dr. Mark Salvatore, a pediatric...
read moreTogether, we’re building a lifeline
When talking about a serious illness, the focus is often on the physical effects such as—pain, limitations, symptoms, progression...
read moreWe couldn’t do this without you
Due to advances in medical research and treatment, about 90 percent of children living with chronic illness are surviving...
read moreSuccess story of virtual summer programs
The Next Step program team was busy this summer! Kepler, Kimberly, Quita and Andre did a phenomenal job in...
read moreVirtual Studio Campference 2020!
At Virtual Studio Campference 2020 we are going to be creating a toolkit for having “Safe Conversations.” In...
read moreMeet Christo! Team Next Step runner!
Team Next Step is running the 2020 Falmouth Road Race: At-Home Edition for the eleventh year this summer. Our...
read moreMeet Peg! Team Next Step Runner!
Team Next Step is running the 2020 Falmouth Road Race: At-Home Edition for the eleventh year this summer. Our...
read moreNext Step’s New Look!
We’re excited to announce Next Step’s new logo and tagline! We want to share with you what led us...
read moreOur program team’s response to COVID-19
Our young people need to know more than ever that Next Step is still here and going to show...
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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.
Read morehttps://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.
👉 Read more: https://t.co/T0KRlbRCJX