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“You’re too complicated”

I was diagnosed on my 29th birthday, this was a very late diagnosis and why things have become so severe for me. Unfortunately I suffered… Continue reading “You’re too complicated”

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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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Rolling with the punches

Make time for your wellness, or your body will make time for your illness. I hope my story gives hope to others suffering and inspiration… Continue reading Rolling with the punches

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Giovanni my Warrior

Gio was born prematurely at 4lbs 15oz, he ended up needing an emergency blood transfusion and surgery at just 1 month of age to place… Continue reading Giovanni my Warrior

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I am my own Pituitary Gland

I was born with a rare birth defect called Septo-Optic Dysplasia. In order to get this diagnosis, you need to have two of three indicators;… Continue reading I am my own Pituitary Gland

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Aplastic anemia fighter

I am a fourth year medical student being treated for aplastic anemia. In 2021 I was diagnosed with bone marrow failure after bone marrow biopsy,… Continue reading Aplastic anemia fighter

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My Story – behind the makeup

I had encephalitis, meningitis adenovirus all before I was 2 years old. Growing up I dealt with asthma and multiple pneumonias. I was on birth… Continue reading My Story – behind the makeup

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HSP Nephritis

Hi I’m Dasha, When I was 2 years old I was hospitalized with Kawasaki disease, a rare vascular condition, that was not treated on time… Continue reading HSP Nephritis

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Personal story by Katie from Canada

Katie is a patient and one of our Patient Advocates for Canada. She is a true example how you could deal with your disease. Watch… Continue reading Personal story by Katie from Canada

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