As Vasculitis Awareness Month draws to a close I now post the third of three articles/posts to help promote awareness of this rare, complex and little understood auto-immune disease.

Today is Rare Disease Day - The objective of it is to raise awareness among the public and policymakers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.

Fresh, new airs - “Mr Mackay’s presentation was sublime. I found his comments on humility and having compassion particularly relevant. It¹s always important to pause and reflect on why we do what we do. An inspirational and compellingly candid speaker ­ the best I have heard. I thank him.”