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Living with CHARGE syndrome

Elena was born on January 13, 2018 and was diagnosed with a rare syndrome called CHARGE. She is deaf, legally blind, can’t taste or smell,… Continue reading Living with CHARGE syndrome

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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

My daughters was diagnosed with LAM three years ago. Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Is a very rare lung disease that affects women in there child bearing years. Currently there… Continue reading Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

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I am a fighter with NF

My name is Damiani and I am from Greece. I have NF 1.I learned to live with my rare disease and I will try to… Continue reading I am a fighter with NF

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Mein Leben mit SMA

Mein Name ist Michelle, ich bin 24 Jahre alt und habe SMA Typ zwei. Ich arbeite als Betreuungskraft mit Senioren und liebe es sehr! Seit… Continue reading Mein Leben mit SMA

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Life with NF-Greece

My name is Lambrini .I live in Greece.I have a Neurofibromatosis type 1.It is not easy to be a patient with Neurofibromatosis. All patients need… Continue reading Life with NF-Greece

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My iih journey to hell and back

My name is Lynne I am 56 about seven years ago I started to feel ill. Yes I was overweight but quite healthy. I started… Continue reading My iih journey to hell and back

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One In a Million

“One in a million” – that’s the phrase I heard my doctor describe my disease to a nurse as I was coming out of anesthesia.… Continue reading One In a Million

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The Road to Answers

As a child, I was always sick.  Whether it was an ear infection, strep throat, and a sinus infection.  When I was 16, I was… Continue reading The Road to Answers

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Zebra stuck in a horses world

Hello, my name is Savannah.  My journey started when I was very young.  As a young child I was sick…. well, a lot! It had… Continue reading Zebra stuck in a horses world

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