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Jacob

My son Jacob was a textbook kid. Completely normal pregnancy and birth, hit the mile stones at the right time, was the most fun, adventurous,… Continue reading Jacob

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JAHAN’S Journey

June 4, 2013 is a day I will never forget.  We received the earth shattering news that our first born son, Jahan, had Duchenne Muscular… Continue reading JAHAN’S Journey

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I look great in HATS

One year ago today, I went to the allergist, wanting to know if I had developed an allergy. For the past year and a half,… Continue reading I look great in HATS

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Benjamin’s journey with RHOBTB2

Benjamin was about 3 months old when he had his first seizure (that we know of), he was sent to sick kids hospital in Toronto… Continue reading Benjamin’s journey with RHOBTB2

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The First Fire Dragon

Hi, I’m Daniel. I’m a ten year old boy, I’m a lover of science and reading and I’m a rare disease advocate and book author!… Continue reading The First Fire Dragon

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“Some kids are just picky eaters”

John David a picture perfect 6lbs 11oz baby boy born in 2021, from day 1 JD had feeding difficulties what we thought was just a… Continue reading “Some kids are just picky eaters”

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Perthes disease

My name is Ella, and for the past three years of my life I have been dealing with legg-calve perthes disease. It’s a hip condition… Continue reading Perthes disease

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Life is a journey to live

My name is christine I was diagnosed with GPA in August of 2009. It started with me feeling sick for about 3 weeks and then… Continue reading Life is a journey to live

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My journey of life without a diagnosis

Hi!! I’m 34 years old, Live in Nova Scotia, Canada and I am diagnosed with a rare neuro-ophthalmological disorder! I was diagnosed through genetics back… Continue reading My journey of life without a diagnosis

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