Hope is the Heartbeat

$15.95

Hope is the Heartbeat of Every Rare Disease Warrior...

Original digital artwork lovingly created by Greek-American children's book illustrator Angela Panayotopulos. (100% Human Made - No AI.)

A rare disease is a health condition that affects a small number of people. In Europe, a condition is rare if it affects fewer than 50 in 100,000 people. There are over 7,000 distinct rare diseases, and about 80% of them have a genetic cause, often appearing early in childhood. Rare Disease Day is held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases. There are a number of non-profit and charitable organisations which push for further awareness, interest, and engagement in the subject of rare diseases, including EURORDIS, Genetic Alliance UK, the Rare Revolution Magazine.

As part of the artist's Rare Disease Warriors Collection -- a personally very meaningful collection* -- this mug is a vibrant and wholesome representation of resilience, hope, compassion, and courage, embodied by charming storybook-style illustrations of animals in Mediterranean settings. Great for birthdays, namedays, holidays, sentimental keepsakes, friendship gifts, or a just-because marvelous way to add sweet flavor and hope to the day.

Made, with lots of love, for all the brave, beautiful, and badass rare disease warriors.

* Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a rare, serious genetic condition in newborns and children where the pancreas makes too much insulin. This excess insulin causes severe low blood sugar, which is dangerous and needs fast medical care to stop brain damage or seizures. You can find support and global advocacy resources through a wonderful global community called Congenital Hyperinsulinism International.

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More details

  • Ceramic
  • 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.79″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.27″ (8.3 cm) in diameter
  • 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.69″ (11.9cm) in height, 3.35″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
  • Dishwasher and microwave safe

Size & Fit

11 oz

  • Height: 3.79″ (9.6 cm)
  • Diameter: 3.27″ (8.3 cm)


15 oz

  • Height: 4.69″ (11.9cm)
  • Diameter: 3.35″ (8.5cm)

Quality Guarantee & Returns

  • Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
  • Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.