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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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Honoring the Unforgettable: A Tribute to My Beautiful Mother, Samia

It is with a heavy heart that I share the story of my beloved mother, Samia, a woman of grace and strength who touched our… Continue reading Honoring the Unforgettable: A Tribute to My Beautiful Mother, Samia

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Sharing Anthony’s Journey: Navigating the World of Galloway-Mowat Syndrome (as told by his mom!!)

Meet my son Anthony, a courageous 4.5-year-old warrior with a spirit that inspires us all. Anthony’s journey began with a diagnosis at just 2 months… Continue reading Sharing Anthony’s Journey: Navigating the World of Galloway-Mowat Syndrome (as told by his mom!!)

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We thought Dad just being moody… I wish now we’d understood his rare disease

We thought Dad was being lazy or moody… I wish now I’d understood his rare disease It’s been 12 years since I lost my father… Continue reading We thought Dad just being moody… I wish now we’d understood his rare disease

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