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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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How A Rare Neuromuscular Disease Saved My Life

Strange Symptoms My jaw literally dropped. Chewing, speaking, and swallowing led to severe bulbar exhaustion, and the inability to move my jaw. The symptoms progressed… Continue reading How A Rare Neuromuscular Disease Saved My Life

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Benjamin’s journey

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

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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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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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Leo’s story

Our little Leo was born at 37 weeks after an emergency scan He was released from the hospital two days after birth with no health… Continue reading Leo’s story

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Loclan the fighter

Loclan is 5 years old and has been transfusion dependent since birth. He was diagnosed with Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency around 4 months of age. His… Continue reading Loclan the fighter

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