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A life with Uncertainty – My Scleroderma Story

To whom it may concern, Happy new year! My name is Claudia, I am from Sydney South Wales. In 2013, I was diagnosed with an… Continue reading A life with Uncertainty – My Scleroderma Story

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LEPR

Benjamin was diagnosed with LEPR (Leptin Receptor Deficiency) at just two years old. Ben was born 8lbs, but was constantly hungry and gaining weight at… Continue reading LEPR

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Half The World Goes Dark

Years before, I had always been excited for the final day of February – Rare Disease Day – bur after my grandmother died the year… Continue reading Half The World Goes Dark

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Rare Disease Warrior – Niamh

A diagnosis should not take 8 years, but that is exactly what occurred in trying to find out what was causing the medical issues in… Continue reading Rare Disease Warrior – Niamh

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Landon’s Kleefstra Syndrome Life

After a complicating pregnancy with no answers found, Landon was born at 37 weeks. Despite my concerns at birth and the days immediately following, whilst… Continue reading Landon’s Kleefstra Syndrome Life

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Linear iga

Katie was 3 years old when she became ill over night, it took 6months to get a diognoses of linear iga also known as chronic… Continue reading Linear iga

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Life with ECHS1 Deficiency

My name is Nora and I’m 6 years old. I was diagnosed with a rare mitochondrial disease called ECHS1 Deficiency at age 1. My body… Continue reading Life with ECHS1 Deficiency

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MI DESAFIO

Soy Gabriel Felipe nací con el síndrome de Cornelia de lange que genero en mi una discapacidad multiple entre ella la ausencia de mis manos,… Continue reading MI DESAFIO

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BOR – A Rare Disease

When I was 3 years old, my teacher at school noticed that I had issues with my hearing. My mother took me to the hearing… Continue reading BOR – A Rare Disease

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