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Life Upside Down

June 18, 2019 I went into the hospital with intense burning in my legs.  Next thing I remember was waking up out of a medically… Continue reading Life Upside Down

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Thankful every day

Our daughter Eva is 7 years old, a first grader who has just learned to read. When Eva was born, however, she weighed only 5… Continue reading Thankful every day

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Believe Because Nothing Is Impossible

 Hello, My name is Tamela. I am an award winning and internationally known mixed-media artist known as Tamela Blessed, who’s been given a second chance… Continue reading Believe Because Nothing Is Impossible

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Zeldzaam maar niet alleen

Zuinig om moeten gaan met energie bindt mensen met een chronische ziekte. Maar ook mensen die ziek zijn geweest en nu te kampen hebben met… Continue reading Zeldzaam maar niet alleen

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17q12 duplication syndrome

This journey has been a very difficult one. It has molded me into the mother I am today. My son, David is not like any… Continue reading 17q12 duplication syndrome

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HOPE is my way

Hiba is living with Morquio syndrome or Mucopolysaccharidosis type 4 (MPS4). At the age of 9 years old she was diagnosed with the disease; after… Continue reading HOPE is my way

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A Rare person inspiring the rare!

The “gaucho” Alex is one of the most famous persons with Rare Disease and Deafblind Persons in the world. Specialist in Special Education by the UFSM/RS.… Continue reading A Rare person inspiring the rare!

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creating a career out of rare disease

I was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome when I was around 8 years old because my brother was very tall and slim for his age, and… Continue reading creating a career out of rare disease

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A “ticking timebomb” in my head

For almost 39 years, I had no idea that I have this little cluster of blood vessels in my brain which looks like popcorn or… Continue reading A “ticking timebomb” in my head

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