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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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Kians Story 💫

I am fundraising for the remarkable Royal Berkshire Hospital accident and emergency department. I am holding this fundraiser as a token of appreciation to show… Continue reading Kians Story 💫

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Rare Disease Virtual International Live-case Presentation

I’m retired U.S. Navy, Operation Desert Storm; Enduring and Iraqi Freedom veteran and 10 year rare disease live-case presentation. Diagnosed w/hereditary colon cancer syndrome, attenuated… Continue reading Rare Disease Virtual International Live-case Presentation

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Una estrella llamada jazmín

Jazmín fue una nena activa vital disfrutaba todo lo que hacía era feliz.el 6 de junio del 2022 falleció de una enfermedad Mitocondrial síndrome de… Continue reading Una estrella llamada jazmín

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‏كفاح وأمل

بدأت حكايتي عندما وُلِدتُ في عام 2003 م. أنجبتني والدتي وكنت حينها الفرحة المنتظرة لعائلتي الصغيرة المكونة من أمي, وأبي, وأخوين أحدهما يكبرني بِأربع سنوات… Continue reading ‏كفاح وأمل

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My history

Here is my story, 1999 at the age of 55 I first noticed weakness in my legs. I had to push myself up from a… Continue reading My history

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