{"product_id":"valdis-1-in-a-million-limited-edition-watch","title":"Valdis - 1 In a Million Limited Edition Watch","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVALDÍS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome watches tell time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one tells a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA story about a girl named Sunna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA story about rare disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA story about families who refuse to give up hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Sunna was diagnosed with AHC, our world changed forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHC is one of the world’s rarest neurological diseases. Families living with it face uncertainty every single day, paralysis episodes, seizures, exhaustion, fear, and a future filled with unanswered questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many rare diseases, AHC receives far too little attention and far too little research funding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut we refused to accept silence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat began as a fight for our daughter became a mission far bigger than ourselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, we helped build awareness across Iceland and internationally. We connected families, organized conferences, supported research, and worked to make sure children living with AHC would never feel invisible again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow we take the next step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal is to raise 30 million ISK for research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot someday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause research creates understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding creates treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd treatment creates hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valdís watch was created to help make that happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not just a watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a symbol of time, hope, resilience, and action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery watch purchased helps move research forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery watch helps carry Sunna’s story into the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery watch becomes part of something bigger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor families living with rare disease, time matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd together, we can turn time into hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValdís \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ewatch is a timeless piece created with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eDesigned in Iceland and inspired by strength, the watch combines classic watchmaking with a mission to support scientific research into \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eAlternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eElegant, understated, and meaningful — Every detail reflects the story behind the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eValdís\u003c\/em\u003e – 1 in a Million Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eTime for a Cure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eOnly 365 watches exist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime Designed With Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValdís\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e carries deep Nordic heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed from the Old Norse elements \u003ci\u003e“Val”\u003c\/i\u003e meaning excellence, the chosen, distinction, power. \u003ci\u003e“dís”\u003c\/i\u003e meaning guardian spirit. \u003cbr\u003eValdís represents strength, protection, and honor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally understood as a \u003cb\u003eguardian spirit of the fallen\u003c\/b\u003e, the name reflects resilience and quiet courage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis watch embodies that spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Watch With Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eSigurður Hólmar Jóhannesson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eCreator of the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValdís Watch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eSigurður is a long-time watch collector and advocate for rare disease research. After his daughter \u003cstrong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eSunna Valdís\u003c\/strong\u003e was diagnosed with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, he began working internationally to raise awareness and support research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValdís\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Watch was created to combine his passion for watches with a deeper purpose, helping move science closer to a cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValdís\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a timepiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a tribute to those living with \u003cb\u003eAlternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC)\u003c\/b\u003e. One of the world’s rarest neurological disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach watch stands as a symbol of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Strength in adversity\u003cbr\u003e• The power of the chosen few\u003cbr\u003e• Honor for rare warriors\u003cbr\u003e• Every second that matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly \u003cb\u003e365 individually numbered pieces\u003c\/b\u003e will ever be made, a reminder that every day counts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39mm 316L stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushed case with polished bezel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFluted crown with engraved “V”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid case back, laser engraved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater resistant to 5 ATM (50 meters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePure White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Roman numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Valdís” in Snell Roundhand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender hands (the color of AHC) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“AHC” in Snell Roundhand above 6 o’clock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiyota 2035 Japanese Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable, precise, and durable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratch-resistant sapphire crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eValdís\u003c\/strong\u003e on the centre crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine brown leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-press butterfly deployant clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark brown outer box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight brown inner box \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate comes in a leather pouch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Back Engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArched at top:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“1 in a million”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eValdís\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottom:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eXXX\/365\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is individually numbered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% for Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll proceeds from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVALDÍS \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ego \u003cb\u003edirectly to scientific research for AHC\u003c\/b\u003e, with no administrative overhead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery watch funds real science.\u003cbr\u003eReal progress.\u003cbr\u003eReal hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eVALDÍS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA guardian spirit. A symbol of strength. A legacy in time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVALDÍS — FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Valdís?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValdís is a purpose-driven watch project created to help raise funds for research into AHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood), one of the world’s rarest neurological diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project was inspired by Sunna Valdís and her family’s journey living with AHC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is AHC?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood) is an ultra-rare neurological disorder that can cause episodes of paralysis, seizures, developmental challenges, exhaustion, and other serious symptoms. AHC is caused by a mutation in ATP1A3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the disease is so rare, research funding and awareness remain very limited worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy was the Valdís watch created?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valdís watch was created to turn awareness into action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal is to raise 30 million ISK for research that can help improve understanding, treatment possibilities, and hope for families living with AHC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere does the money go?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunds raised through the Valdís project support research efforts connected to AHC and rare neurological diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project is committed to transparency regarding fundraising goals, research partnerships, and allocation of funds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much of the purchase supports research?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA portion of every Valdís watch sold goes directly toward the research fundraising goal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther details about contributions and funding milestones will be shared publicly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is behind the project?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAHC Association of Iceland was formed in 2009 and is behind the project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project was founded by Sigurður Hólmar Jóhannesson and family, who have worked internationally for more than a decade to support awareness, advocacy, collaboration, and research connected to AHC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir work has included conferences, documentaries, international partnerships, and support initiatives for families affected by rare diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Valdís a charity?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValdís is a fundraising initiative and awareness project built around a meaningful product and a larger mission run by AHC Association of Iceland which is a registered charity in Iceland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the name Valdís?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project carries Sunna Valdís’s name and story at its heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch symbolizes time, resilience, hope, and the belief that together we can help move research forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy a watch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor families living with rare diseases, time matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch serves as a daily reminder that every moment, every conversation, and every contribution can help create progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can I support the mission?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can support the mission by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasing a Valdís watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharing the story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecoming a partner or sponsor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelping spread hope for rare disease families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan companies participate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanies and organizations can support the mission through partnerships, sponsorships, employee gifting programs, awareness campaigns, or larger fundraising collaborations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can I follow the project?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdates, campaign news, fundraising progress, and future announcements will be shared through 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