Rare Disease Day

Today is Rare Disease Day! Thirty million Americans are affected by rare diseases, and today is dedicated to raising awareness about a variety of rare diseases. Our friend Sarah has headed the effort, and today Robin and I are wearing our shirts:

 They say: "Sarah got a RARE DISEASE & all I get is this lousy t-shirt?" on the front, and "TEAM ZEBRA UNITE! 2-29-12" on the back. The term "zebra" is medical slang for a surprising diagnosis. 

Gertie didn't want to miss out on the fun either: 

So today, learn about rare diseases here or here. Team Zebra unite!