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“Recognize the rare – accept it”

My rarity story is related to the difficulties in our society of researching, diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with a rare disease. As well as… Continue reading “Recognize the rare – accept it”

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The day of diagnosis – Lichen Sclerosus

It was just one year since I had given birth to my first and only child.  I thought I was going to have three children,… Continue reading The day of diagnosis – Lichen Sclerosus

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What is Neurofibromatosis type 1?

Hi I am mum to Darcie who is 5. Darcie was diagnosed with JXG and NF1 at approx 3 months of age. Juvenile xanthogranuloma is… Continue reading What is Neurofibromatosis type 1?

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When we learnt about neurofibromatosis.

In March 2020 lillie was just 3 months old, she was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1. We had never heard of… Continue reading When we learnt about neurofibromatosis.

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i am rare and i am proud

i am kearyn “kicky” i am 8 years old.  i have NF TYPE 1 with noonan syndrome but i also have congential glaucoma in both… Continue reading i am rare and i am proud

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The Trio Brothers of SMA

Hello, this is the story of us “The Trio Brothers of SMA” from Jakarta, Indonesia. My name is Ariek, and I’m the oldest one (26… Continue reading The Trio Brothers of SMA

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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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