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Finding Strength in Numbers

Back in 2019, I remember a friendly, caring nurse squeezing my hand and lovingly calling me ‘Million Dollar Baby’ as I was being taken down… Continue reading Finding Strength in Numbers

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My rare disease was triggered by pregnancy

My name is Sophie and I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease called TTP, four days after giving birth to my son. TTP only… Continue reading My rare disease was triggered by pregnancy

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Gideon, The Little Warrior

I could lie and say Gideon started his life as an easy baby, but I will not. Gideon started his life with a BANG. He… Continue reading Gideon, The Little Warrior

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Whitematter Warrior Dude Sutton

We knew something wasn’t quite right after having 10 pregnancies and 8 births (one born sleeping). You kind of have the upper hand in knowing… Continue reading Whitematter Warrior Dude Sutton

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Sachin: Resilience in the face of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

My name is Sachin and I’m a 37-year-old guy who has a rare genetic disease known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which primarily affects males,… Continue reading Sachin: Resilience in the face of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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My story

Hello my name is Nichole and I’m 44yo. Earlier this month I was diagnosed with hypermobile ehlers danlos syndrome dysautonomia and a whole bunch of… Continue reading My story

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Mollie ARPKD Journey

Hey everyone I thought I would make a page for mollie to make it easier to follow my beautiful girl on this journey she now… Continue reading Mollie ARPKD Journey

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Joubers and Apraxia Story

My name is Irene and I am 23 years old The first sign they noticed was that I had to follow with my neck and… Continue reading Joubers and Apraxia Story

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Seeking a Cure for Simon

When my wife Edith was pregnant with Simon, our first child, we were filled with joy and excitement for what was to come. That joy… Continue reading Seeking a Cure for Simon

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