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Mighty Morgan

Morgan’s journey began innocently enough, with her parents, Darius and Laura, eagerly embracing the joys of parenthood. However, after coming home from the hospital, they… Continue reading Mighty Morgan

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My baby broke my back

I first felt pain in my back in July 2019, when my first baby was a month old. It just got worse and worse, and… Continue reading My baby broke my back

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Two of a kind

Jaxon (age 14) and Jeren (age 10) are brothers who mirror each other with genetics. Both boys have multiple gene deletions that have resulted in… Continue reading Two of a kind

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Amelia, CLN1 Batten Disease Warrior!

Our daughter, Amelia, was diagnosed with CLN1 Batten Disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) at 2 years old. Before learning of her diagnosis, we had never heard… Continue reading Amelia, CLN1 Batten Disease Warrior!

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Non sono quello che mi è successo. Sono quello che ho scelto di essere. Carl Gustav Jung

Hai presente quando alla fine di un film giallo svelano il nome dell’assassino e tutti gli indizi sparsi ore precedenti trovano finalmente una collocazione? Ecco,… Continue reading Non sono quello che mi è successo. Sono quello che ho scelto di essere. Carl Gustav Jung

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1 heure à la fois

À l’occasion de la Journée des Maladies Rares, je souhaite partager avec vous mon parcours avec le Syndrome de Schmidt. Depuis septembre 2021, je vis… Continue reading 1 heure à la fois

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My story

I got my diagnosis this summer, on the 10th of July. First day of my summer vacation 2023. The same day me and my family… Continue reading My story

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Katie’s Story

My name is Katie and I was diagnosed with CMTC when I was 5 months old. I am now 30 years old and have lived… Continue reading Katie’s Story

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Annarita e la sua passione per la danza oltre la disabilità

Mi chiamo Annarita ho 27 anni e sono residente a Pagani, un paese in provincia di Salerno. Il destino ha voluto che proprio il giorno… Continue reading Annarita e la sua passione per la danza oltre la disabilità

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