Forgotten Rare
Our why

In honor of Augyst.

Forgotten Rare was created by Ashley Bechtol, inspired by her daughter, Augyst.

Ashley knows, from the inside, how overwhelming rare disease and medical complexity can feel. Families are often handed scattered resources during impossible moments - printed pamphlets, login portals, phone numbers on sticky notes - and asked to coordinate their child's entire world while they're trying to keep them alive.

Parents need clarity, organization, emotional survival tools, and someone in their corner. Forgotten Rare exists so families feel less alone, less lost, and a little more held.

Augyst, smiling brightly in a pink heart-print outfit
Augyst - the smile behind every page on this site.

Our mission

To build the support system rare disease families wish existed - practical, emotional, organizational, and human. A portion of memberships and profits supports rare disease families in honor of Augyst.

Warm

Built with the tone of a friend who has been there.

Honest

We never claim to give medical, legal, or insurance advice.

Useful

Every tool is designed to remove one weight from your day.