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Adventures with Darian

When my son was two years old, I noticed that his left eye was not aligned with his right. I initially thought it was an… Continue reading Adventures with Darian

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Me and FAP

Hi my name is Joann and I was diagnosed with Familial adenomatous polyposis and Gardner syndrome in 1978. Familial adenomatous polyposis, called FAP or classic… Continue reading Me and FAP

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She believed she could, so she did.

Alicia has a passion for helping others. She is a manager for a charity who helps individuals and children experiencing homelessness. In her free time,… Continue reading She believed she could, so she did.

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Are you looking at me?!

Hello! I’m Elodie and i’m 16 years old. When I was born, I was diagnosed with Duane Syndrome, means I have a nerf in my… Continue reading Are you looking at me?!

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Perthes

My name is Ella, I’m 14 years old and I have Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. It’s a hip disease where the femoral head doesn’t get enough blood… Continue reading Perthes

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Emily’s story

Emily was born 10 days late, weighing 10 Lb 5 oz. Everything seemed normal, until about 5 months old. She wasn’t growing very fast. We… Continue reading Emily’s story

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Kienbock

In the beginning of 2022, I was diagnosed with kienbock’s disease, which is a rare disease in the wrist which the lunate bone loses blood… Continue reading Kienbock

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COVID screening “saved” me

I was sent home from work and told I needed a doctors note as I had persistent coughing that from allergies and asthma. When getting… Continue reading COVID screening “saved” me

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Lighting up Winnipeg Manitoba For Rare Disease Day

Festival du Voyageur had made snow sculptures for their festival and they made a snow sculpture of hands which looks like the Rare Disease Hands.… Continue reading Lighting up Winnipeg Manitoba For Rare Disease Day

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