Filters

In the genes

When Alfie was younger he was suspected as having ADHD and ASD, from ages 5-8 he attended speech and language resources and worked with CAMHS.… Continue reading In the genes

Read full story

Arrow’s journey with XLI

Arrow is 21 months and was born at 31 weeks due to a complex high risk pregnancy. Arrow was diagnosed with early onset serve symmetrical… Continue reading Arrow’s journey with XLI

Read full story

5 AÑOS VIVIENDO CON AME

Ya son 5 años que vivo con atrofia muscular espinal tipo 1, cada dia es una batalla por vivir, al igual que muchos de mis… Continue reading 5 AÑOS VIVIENDO CON AME

Read full story

Andryusha’s Story

My husband and I had our first son, Andryusha, in 2011. Despite seeming happy and healthy at birth, we consulted with his doctor when he… Continue reading Andryusha’s Story

Read full story

“Verily, With Hardship Comes Ease”

My name is Sareena, and I was diagnosed with severe Factor VII Deficiency when I was two months old. I am now 28 years old.… Continue reading “Verily, With Hardship Comes Ease”

Read full story

Fabry is a Rollercoaster

Hello, my name is Munique. I am a 33-year-old Brazilian with a story that is both a testament to resilience and a journey through uncertainty.… Continue reading Fabry is a Rollercoaster

Read full story

Policondritis Recidivante

Policondritis Recidivante La Policondritis Recidivante (PR) es una rara enfermedad inmunomediada que se caracteriza por la inflamación y en la destrucción del cartílago. Todos los… Continue reading Policondritis Recidivante

Read full story

Nick’s Light

Our Son Nicholas was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome(RTS) which is a rare genetic condition, affecting about 100,000 to 125,000 newborns each year worldwide. RTS caused… Continue reading Nick’s Light

Read full story

La mia storia di malattia

Ciao caro lettore/lettrice, Ti vorrei raccontare un po’ della mia storia e della mia vita Mi chiamo Eleonora ho 24 anni e all’età di 4… Continue reading La mia storia di malattia

Read full story
What's your story?

Be part of Rare Disease Day by sharing your story with others and sending a message of solidarity!

Share your story

Share your colours

Join the community. Help us build awareness. Share your photos, videos and experiences!