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My life with Friedreich’s Ataxia

My name is Natache Iamaya. I’m from Rio de Janeiro. I have Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that damages the nervous system and impairs… Continue reading My life with Friedreich’s Ataxia

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Alice from Brazil is living with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD)

My name is Isabela, I am Alice’s mother who is 3 years old. We are from Brazil! Alice had her normal development until she was… Continue reading Alice from Brazil is living with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD)

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Brooke Spiegler Syndrome is a BEAST that needs taming fast.

Hi! My name is Kay Pierce and I have Brooke Spiegler Syndrome, BSS. In 1997, I was 17 years old when I first noticed my… Continue reading Brooke Spiegler Syndrome is a BEAST that needs taming fast.

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I won’t be beaten!

Like any rare condition, living with nethertons syndrome is a daily battle and the last three months has reminded me that I’m not in control… Continue reading I won’t be beaten!

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A heroine from uae

My name is Ehsan I was born in February 2014 When I was born, I was suffering from Cleft palate and I had four surgeries,… Continue reading A heroine from uae

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Fanconi Anaemia

Rowen was born with a condition called TOF/OA in basic terms her oesophagus was a dead end at the top and her stomach was connected… Continue reading Fanconi Anaemia

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Eli’s story

Our journey started on January 16, 2011 when our son Eli of 4 month old suddenly collapsed at home. He was taken to the ER.… Continue reading Eli’s story

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Ehsan and search for symptomatic treatment

Okur-chung neurodevelopmental syndrome is a rare disease that was diagnosed less than a year ago. She was 7 years old and was born with a… Continue reading Ehsan and search for symptomatic treatment

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An athlete with EDS and other rare diseases

I am 19 years old and a GB Team kayaker I write a blog on Facebook called Can u Kayak? That has lots of followers.… Continue reading An athlete with EDS and other rare diseases

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