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Our Overcomer

Olivia Mae is our spunky, soon to be 3 year old, who is living her best life. In May of 2019, Olivia was diagnosed with a… Continue reading Our Overcomer

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She deserves a chance at life

Aydriana was always considered a normal child, up until about age 8 when we noticed issues with her vision. By the end of age 9… Continue reading She deserves a chance at life

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Tengo dos hijos con sclerosis tuberosa.

Tengo dos hijos con esta rara enfermedad,el mayor de 16 años fue diagnosticado cuando a los 4 años su Pediatra en un chequeo físico de… Continue reading Tengo dos hijos con sclerosis tuberosa.

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Living with Cushing’s Disease

I was 12 when I started to experience excruciating menstrual pains whereby I had to  take a day off from school each month. My face… Continue reading Living with Cushing’s Disease

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My Unique Daughter

Never give up, I knew from day 1 my daughter was different and even after seeing genetics 3 times they still wasn’t sure. As she… Continue reading My Unique Daughter

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Over a year to diagnose SARCOIDOSIS.

My name is Christina and I am from Melbourne, Australia. I am 60 years old. I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis 27 years ago after the birth of… Continue reading Over a year to diagnose SARCOIDOSIS.

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Never back down

I’m Vidisha. I’m 33 years old and I’m a doctor in India. My journey with PH is recent but I have sarcoidosis since 2015.  Despite… Continue reading Never back down

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Imagine a life without Sweets

My daughter has hereditary fructose intolerance which means she can not metablise fructose. Unfortunately, fructose is found in nearly all fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and processed… Continue reading Imagine a life without Sweets

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My Battle

I am 18 years old and live in Clio, Michigan. I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos… Continue reading My Battle

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