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Orphan Diseases
Not so rare, 700,000 Quebecers affected
Activities
Webinar Zoom: “The forest, a community of solidarity: cooperation and mutual aid in the face of scarcity”.
Join us for an inspiring moment with horticulturist Catherine Francis, and discover how nature teaches us to cooperate and support each other in the face of challenges.
Thursday, April 23 | 6 p.m.
Gardening workshop: seed bombs and cuttings
Join us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to making seed bombs and taking cuttings.
This activity is open to all, and follows on from the webinar on cooperation in the forest. You’ll learn how to create your own seed bombs, multiply your plants and leave with practical advice.
A pleasant, rejuvenating moment to reconnect and break the isolation.
Saturday, May 2 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Centre Saint-Pierre, Montreal.
RQMO on the move
Mandala workshop
On March 28, we had the pleasure of sharing a creative and soothing moment around the creation of mandalas on clay pots. Each participant was able to give free rein to his or her imagination and create a unique motif, filled with color and personal symbols.
After this beautiful artistic session, we continued with a moment of Yoga Nidra and mindfulness led by our teacher Jennifer Laperrière-Jean, allowing everyone to refocus, release tension and fully savor the present moment.
It was a marvellous gathering that provided an enriching experience for all involved.
RQMO’s participation in the RARE.Qc Scientific Day in Montreal
On March 27, RQMO was present at the RARE.Qc Scientific Day and Annual General Meeting in Montreal. The event, held at the Research Institute of the MUHC, brought together more than 400 people working in the field or affected by rare diseases (researchers, clinicians, students, patients/patient associations and other partners).
In the end, we were treated to a panoply of lectures on advances in rare disease research, patient testimonials, presentations on the network’s orientations and a host of other activities organized for student researchers.
We were able to meet several researchers and students who will enable us to set up new partnership opportunities.
Thanks to Rare.qc for the invitation and invaluable collaboration.
Raising Awareness of Rare Diseases: RQMO Presents at the Montreal Neurological Institute
On March 18, 2026, RQMO took part in Rare Disease Day at the Montreal Neurological Institute, setting up a booth and raising awareness of rare diseases among the public and medical students.
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