# October 2013 Update

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/october-2013-update/515>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [November 4, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/october-2013-update/515 "2013-11-04T15:40:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![Scott\_Orn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7993a0/32.png) [@Scott\_Orn](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/u/Scott_Orn)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.livingwitherythromelalgia.org/t/october-2013-update/515/1 "2013-11-04T15:40:33Z")

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In October, 86,000 patients and loved ones affected by Rare Diseases got support on a **Ben's Friends patient support network**. Thanks to every Moderator and Member for making this community and all 34 other sites such a wonderful place.

If you'd like to learn more about Ben's Friends, check us out at [www.bensfriends.org](http://www.bensfriends.org/) or watch any of our [Ben's Friends videos at YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/BensFriendsVideos) :)