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Morning Smile with Constança

Hello friends! My name ia Constança and I live in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal. I was diagnosed with KAT6A, which is an extremely rare syndrome, which… Continue reading Morning Smile with Constança

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My journey

At 12 i noticed lesions on my neck. My gp referred me to a dermatologist who took a biopsy and diagnosed me with pseudoxanthoma elssticum.… Continue reading My journey

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I am alone in my sickness, but hopeful for a better future.

I was diagnosed with Alexander’s Disease through trying to have gender affirming top surgery two years ago, and now live with a wheelchair and cane,… Continue reading I am alone in my sickness, but hopeful for a better future.

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Olivia Story

Olivia was born a beautiful, healthy baby, weighing 8lb 4oz. She was feeding well so we took her home the following day. That evening Olivia… Continue reading Olivia Story

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AFM Rare & Real

I’m Zander. I was diagnosed with AFM at 13 months old. I woke Up from a nap and couldn’t stand or move my legs. Mom… Continue reading AFM Rare & Real

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My Worrier

My son Dachi was born 4th of June 2020. On third day of life Dachi started seizing, he couldn’t eat and was sleeping all day… Continue reading My Worrier

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My son Sebastian… and my learning path

You may have not heard this syndrome before so neither I had before my son Sebastian was born. What a learning journey it was. I… Continue reading My son Sebastian… and my learning path

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Kicking CASK

Read all about Audrey Paiges’s journey written by her mother and number one advocate, Tara. “Audrey Paige was born 12/7/12 during a planned C section.… Continue reading Kicking CASK

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You’re too young to be this sick

I started feeling sick at age 7 or 8. Stomach pain, hurt to run, always injured. Every doctor my mom took me to said it… Continue reading You’re too young to be this sick

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