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Vincent’s Story

In 2016 my son Vincent was born. Weeks after he was born he started experiencing symptoms of sweating, shaking, paleness and blueness in the lips… Continue reading Vincent’s Story

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Friends that Care are Rare

“Not Too Rare to Care” Did you know that millions of people are diagnosed with rare diseases and unknown disorders everyday, especially women? According to… Continue reading Friends that Care are Rare

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A bittersweet Life living with NEC long-term effects.

My name is Lakevia. I’m a Survivor of a devastating Intestinal disease called Necrotizing Entercolitis (NEC). I was diagnosed at Birth; had 2 extensive surgeries… Continue reading A bittersweet Life living with NEC long-term effects.

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Living with Batten Disease: Anthony’s Story

Meet my son Anthony, he was diagnosed with Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 7, also known as Batten Disease. Batten Disease is a rare, terminal genetic… Continue reading Living with Batten Disease: Anthony’s Story

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One in a Million

My name is Anna, I am 17 years old, and I am considered ‘one in a million.’ 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with Chronic… Continue reading One in a Million

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Airlie’s story – living with PPA2

Our 15 month old daughter Airlie was diagnosed with the rare condition of PPA2 (sudden cardiac death in infancy) at the age of 5 months… Continue reading Airlie’s story – living with PPA2

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Meckle’s Diverticulum

On Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 at 2:30 in the morning, my five month old son was up and ready to party. As he was sitting… Continue reading Meckle’s Diverticulum

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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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