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White-Sutton syndrome or POGZ disorder

This is Mateus, now is 10 years old, an only child. Until 6 months of age he developed normally. He was born with cephalic perimeter… Continue reading White-Sutton syndrome or POGZ disorder

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Phaeochromocytoma

For years I experienced palpitations, night sweats and a pale face. I put it down to too much caffeine and sweats possibly the start of… Continue reading Phaeochromocytoma

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A Cœur Ouvert

Bonjour. Je m’appelle Clémence Gualy, j’ai 25 ans, et je suis née prématurément à 7 mois, le 13 Mars 1995, avec une maladie génétique assez… Continue reading A Cœur Ouvert

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Invest in RARE, Invest for FUTURE

The stigma around Rare children’s is that, they are a burden to the society and healthcare system. So, is it worth investing in rare disease… Continue reading Invest in RARE, Invest for FUTURE

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My daughters

My name is Linda and I’m a mother of three great daughters. Two of them are chronical ill. My oldest child has adonomyosis, POTS, CFS,… Continue reading My daughters

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Just a Part of My Life

Just a Part of My Life Nicole’s Story   There are only so many ways to sign a high school yearbook. However, I can pretty… Continue reading Just a Part of My Life

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Superhero Noah!

Noah was born with Cloves syndrome 5 years ago.  This is a very rare genetic disorder that affects his vascular system.  It causes parts of… Continue reading Superhero Noah!

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Sophie’s Hope

Our daughter Sophie (Now 3 years old) was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Glycogen Storage Disease (Type 1b) in September of 2019 at… Continue reading Sophie’s Hope

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Only as strong as my support

Hello! I’m Alicia, I’m 26 years old and I have Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP). Oh gosh where do I start, I currently live with my… Continue reading Only as strong as my support

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