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Finding Strength in Vulnerability – A Rare Disease Day Reflection

Every experience in life serves a purpose. Living with Factor V Deficiency (Para-hemophilia), a rare bleeding disorder, has shaped my journey in ways I never… Continue reading Finding Strength in Vulnerability – A Rare Disease Day Reflection

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It’s NOT MS!

My name is Marissa. I live in Toronto, Canada and I was recently diagnosed with NMOSD in September 2024.I woke up one morning and my… Continue reading It’s NOT MS!

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Rare and mighty

I am a super happy, silly and loving 6 year old. I was diagnosed with RTS at 2 years old. It took two years which… Continue reading Rare and mighty

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Mast Cell Madness

I went my entire adult life feeling like something was wrong with me even though I appeared to be in peak performance. I looked great… Continue reading Mast Cell Madness

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Clyde’s Mito story

Clyde was a regular baby and hitting all the normal milestones for his age. Sitting alone, walking along with table top help, babbling, & ect.… Continue reading Clyde’s Mito story

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Little warrior Emi

Emi was born with a rare disease called Mucolipidosis Type 4 (ML4). There are approximately 100 people in the world living with it and she’s… Continue reading Little warrior Emi

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Jacob

My son Jacob was a textbook kid. Completely normal pregnancy and birth, hit the mile stones at the right time, was the most fun, adventurous,… Continue reading Jacob

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JAHAN’S Journey

June 4, 2013 is a day I will never forget.  We received the earth shattering news that our first born son, Jahan, had Duchenne Muscular… Continue reading JAHAN’S Journey

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I look great in HATS

One year ago today, I went to the allergist, wanting to know if I had developed an allergy. For the past year and a half,… Continue reading I look great in HATS

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