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Fighting rett syndrome positively

Mr and mrs Jerry Thompson had to make one of their greatest life decisions 3 years ago. It was then that their daughter Johanna was… Continue reading Fighting rett syndrome positively

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Incorrectly labelled as a “late bloomer”

I have shared my story before and I am happy to share it again. I appreciate the chance to be involved in Rare Disease Day… Continue reading Incorrectly labelled as a “late bloomer”

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One unplanned long rare journey full of surprises, which turns you into a wise giraffe

My name is Natalia and I’m from Bulgaria. After 14 years journey in Pulmonary hypertension world, I can said that this is an unplanned long… Continue reading One unplanned long rare journey full of surprises, which turns you into a wise giraffe

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Setting up a patient group

I started the PTENUKI patient group to provide greater support and improve the lives of patients with PTEN/PHTS after my daughter was diagnosed at the… Continue reading Setting up a patient group

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The Gibraltar Flower Champion

Mariana is a beautiful three years old girl and last year she was diagnosed with Baraitser-Winter syndrome (BRWS) and retinitis pigmentosa, both identified by molecular… Continue reading The Gibraltar Flower Champion

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My silent Angel

Our son Austin was born with a large head and big eyes, low muscle tone and was silent. He was beautiful. Everybody would comment about… Continue reading My silent Angel

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My Unique boy

My baby was born on the 6th September 2021 by emergency caesarean. We had no clue that he would be so unique, just told that… Continue reading My Unique boy

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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 Batten Disease Warrior

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Krabbe Journey

We have been fighting for 6 years with Angelita and 2 with Vladimir against the Krabbe, to achieve a diagnosis and not to mention improve… Continue reading Krabbe Journey

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