Rare Diseases International’s Inaugural Aurora Award 2024

Wilhelm Foundation had the great honor of receiving the Rare Diseases International (RDI) Inaugural Aurora Award 2024. 

We are so proud and grateful to be the first recipients of Rare Diseases International’s Aurora Award.

For us in Sweden, the name itself is very special, as “Aurora” means Northern Lights - illuminating our dark skies on long winter nights.
Rare Diseases International (RDI) Inaugural Aurora Award 2024.
 

Announcement graphic with northern lights background naming Wilhelm Foundation Sweden the 2024 Aurora Award winner, with an inset photo and partner logos.

 

RDI's motivation reads as follows:

 “After a careful review of all the outstanding finalists and their impressive accomplishments presented on our Mapping Rare platform, we are delighted to announce this year’s winner:

🎉 Congratulations to Wilhelm Foundation, Helene and Mikk Cederroth, for their inspiring project ‘Uniting Global Minds for Undiagnosed Children at the World's First Undiagnosed Hackathon!’ 🎉

Through their groundbreaking work, they have demonstrated how innovation and collaboration can address real challenges faced by children without a diagnosis and improve the lives of people living with a rare disease. Their efforts are truly remarkable and inspiring.”

A heartfelt thank you, and we look forward to continued collaboration as a proud member of RDI

Photos from the spectacular Gala evening.

Glass Aurora Awards 2024 trophy engraved with Rare Diseases International, standing on a white tablecloth at the gala dinner.
Rare Diseases International’s Inaugural Aurora Award 2024
 
Alexandra Heumber Perry stands with Helene Cederroth, holding the glass Aurora Award, and Mikk Cederroth in front of a Wilhelm Foundation presentation slide.
From left: Alexandra Heumber Perry, CEO of Rare Diseases International, and Helene and Mikk Cederroth from Wilhelm Foundation.
 
Mikk Cederroth, Helene Cederroth, and Dave Pearce smiling together in a close-up group picture at the award evening.
From left: Mikk Cederroth, Helene Cederroth, and Dave Pearce, Chair of IRDiRC.
 
Helene Cederroth smiles while holding the glass Aurora Awards 2024 trophy from Rare Diseases International.
Helene Cederroth with the Aurora Award 2024.