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Gavin’s story

Gavin was born full term at 6lbs 3oz he was little but healthy at birth! Gavin was little and just struggled with eating and gaining… Continue reading Gavin’s story

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My Rare Hero

Our Rare Hero This is Grant, he is 11 years old and he is our Rare Hero. Diagnosed with DMD at age 4 he has… Continue reading My Rare Hero

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Living with DMD

Hi Iam Paul 40 from Scotland . I try and life to the best and enjoy everyday always good to keep smiling and be positive… Continue reading Living with DMD

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Living with DMD

Hi Iam Paul 40 from Scotland . I try and life to the best and enjoy everyday always good to keep smiling and be positive… Continue reading Living with DMD

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My Williams syndrome life

I was born with Williams syndrome, I had a heart op at 7 and my Williams syndrome is mild I’m 18, bi , and a… Continue reading My Williams syndrome life

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Little Miss Emmy Lou

Sweet Emmy Lou is my 4 1/2 year-old granddaughter and an absolute blessing!  While visiting her nephrologist, he discovered an issue with her heart.  Just before turning 4… Continue reading Little Miss Emmy Lou

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TTP showed me what I am here for

My name is Juanita and I am 21 years old. I was born in Colombia but now live in Canada. I was diagnosed with Thrombotic… Continue reading TTP showed me what I am here for

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Mucolipidosis type III and the benefit of accepting fate

My disease was diagnosed when I was 9 years old after years of researching by my parents for the right physician who could diagnose it.… Continue reading Mucolipidosis type III and the benefit of accepting fate

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Rare Today, Still Rare Tomorrow

I am Jessica, I am 30 years old residing with my husband Wayne and cat Trevor in Hertfordshire, but originally from The Wirral in Merseyside.… Continue reading Rare Today, Still Rare Tomorrow

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