Knights for Rare 2026
Wednesday 16th September, 20:00 | Location
Rome, Italy
A dinner fundraiser for
United Onlus Italian Federation of Thalassemia, Rare Hemoglobinopathies and Sickle Cell Disease
Fundraiser Event
Rallying for rare. Together
Knights for Rare is our annual event where community, purpose
and passion come together to raise vital funds for rare disease charities.
Held each year, Knights for Rare brings together our team, partners, and supporters in a shared mission to raise awareness and funds for those affected by rare diseases. From themed challenges to fundraising initiatives, it’s our way of giving back—and standing up for the rare community.
Raised for rare disease charities to date
Watch the highlight reel from Knights for Rare 2025
Previous Knights for Rare events
Knights for Rare 2024
On 17 April in Cologne, Avanzanite Bioscience hosted the 2024 KNIGHTS FOR RARE fundraiser, celebrating those committed to improving the lives of people with rare diseases.
This year, we honoured Nephrokids, a parent-led association from North Rhine-Westphalia supporting children and young people with kidney diseases, many of them rare.
Founded by Michaela and Oliver Peer, whose own children faced chronic kidney conditions, the association continues to support families across generations.
More than 60 biotech professionals, investors, physicians, and advocates attended, raising €12,562.92 – three times last year’s total – to help Nephrokids continue their vital work.