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About the courage to be oneself, freedom and the colourful diversity of life

I am NANÉE – singer-songwriter and CMN-owner from Hamburg / Germany. CMN is a rare pigment disorder called “Congenital Melanocytic Naevi”. Today I have finally… Continue reading About the courage to be oneself, freedom and the colourful diversity of life

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EDEE’s Journey

Edee has a neurological congenital rare disease which he developed in utero. I since lost track of how many appointments he has had after he… Continue reading EDEE’s Journey

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Muscular Dystrophy Fighter

I was born on 26th March 2004. At the age of 1 my parents noticed that there was some problem with my neck holding. My… Continue reading Muscular Dystrophy Fighter

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Association Manger la Vie – USP7 syndrome Hao-Fountain

Notre histoire débute avec notre petite fille Zoé atteinte d’une maladie génétique sur le gène USP7. Cette maladie génétique a été découverte en 2016 suite… Continue reading Association Manger la Vie – USP7 syndrome Hao-Fountain

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Being an heroine

I have neurofibromatosis type 1 which is a rare hereditary disease where patients can be spontaneous mutations. In my case I am a spontaneous mutation.… Continue reading Being an heroine

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The cycling zebra

ITA Io vivo con una sindrome di Ehlers-Danlos di tipo classico. Ho sublussazioni quotidiane e per anni la paura di farmi male mi ha spinto… Continue reading The cycling zebra

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Ou Journey

A Mountain to Climb Stiff Person Syndrome! What’s that? Imagine going through every test known to man plus some. This has happened to me in… Continue reading Ou Journey

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One Brave Boy

My name is Oliver and I’m 14 years old. I started my medical journey as soon as I was born. My hollow organs don’t work… Continue reading One Brave Boy

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Gloria

Gloria was diagnosed with a rare and progressive mitochondrial disease called Leigh’s Syndrome when she was 2 years old. She is so positive and happy… Continue reading Gloria

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