Filters

Living with Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita

Six year old Ella, the daughter of Britney, represents the many children in southern Illinois who receive services through TLC. Ella was born with an… Continue reading Living with Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita

Read full story

THE RARE MATCH

I love soccer and I owe it so much. I am affected by a rare disease and, unfortunately I have never had the possibility to… Continue reading THE RARE MATCH

Read full story

Nothing is Impossible

My name is Matina, I am 46 years old, I am married , I am a mother of three children, grandmother of 2 grandchildren and… Continue reading Nothing is Impossible

Read full story

The Last Remaining Light

Please watch this video (linked below) to hear about my life and journey living with Addison disease: https://vimeo.com/martinwallgren/thelastremaininglight   Find others with Addison’s disease on RareConnect,… Continue reading The Last Remaining Light

Read full story

My ADEM story

I became very sick early July 2016 with severe headaches, vomiting and slowly losing mobility. After a few back and forth trips to doctors & emergency… Continue reading My ADEM story

Read full story

Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome

I have a soon-to-be 16-year old son who finally got a genetic diagnosis this year: Smith-Kingsmore syndrome! There aren’t very many people who have had this… Continue reading Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome

Read full story

It took a long time to find out

In 2002 my right cheek went numb. I told my sister, who is a nurse, and she immediately had my head scanned to check whether… Continue reading It took a long time to find out

Read full story

Living with Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

Hi, my name is Allan Rowley. Thanks for taking the time to read my story. I’ve started a GoFundMe campaign because I suffer from a… Continue reading Living with Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

Read full story

Our Rare Cutie

Cecilia was born with a multitude of health issues including hypotonia, suck/swallow issues, severe reflux and other complicated GI issues. She had seizures like episodes… Continue reading Our Rare Cutie

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!