Past Events

The Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation is proud to join forces with millions around the world living with a rare disease to celebrate Rare Disease Day®! Hosted on February 28, Rare Disease Day is an annual awareness day dedicated to elevating public understanding of rare diseases and calling attention to the special challenges people face. Coats' Disease is a rare disease. There is no cure, but we are diligently working to change that! All support given to us for Rare Disease…

Join us for a webinar on how to get August 17 designated as Coats' Disease Awareness Day in your state!

You can participate from anywhere in the world! Participate in the Virtual Cure Coats' 5K and help us raise money to find a cure for Coats' Disease!

The 2022 Cure Coats' 5K kicked off Saturday, June 18 with the In-Person 5K at the beautiful Sierra Point Marina in Brisbane, CA. Those who are participating across the US and in countries around the world will complete their 5K by Friday, June 24. The Cure Coats' 5K is one of our biggest and most inclusive fundraisers of the year.  We are exciting to announce that we have launched the Online Auction to provide another opportunity to participate in this…

What is Coats' Disease Awareness Day? Coats' Disease Awareness Day takes place each year on August 17 to shine a light on this rare disease. It is a day for all Coats' patients, parents, families, friends, and physicians to spread the word about this disease, help raise awareness, and fund research to find a cure.  Why is this day important? There is no cure for Coats' Disease yet and many cases go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Raising awareness may lead to…