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Medically Evacuated out of Bali

I had never been to Bali before and as someone who has a passion for photography in particular nature settings,I was so looking forward to… Continue reading Medically Evacuated out of Bali

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Ruby’s journey with MHE

By sharing Ruby’s story we are raising awareness for the rare disease community and giving a narrative to this disease you would most likely not… Continue reading Ruby’s journey with MHE

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The Memories Continue

Sept. 13, 2021. Before that day, DeAnna was a perfectly healthy 17-year-old girl. But on that fateful morning, DeAnna suddenly lost consciousness and suffered a… Continue reading The Memories Continue

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PNE warrior

Hi im Katie, 27yo & i am 1 in 100,000 with PNE. I was recently diagnosed with PNE (Pudendal Nerve Entrapment) which built up weeks… Continue reading PNE warrior

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Story of Logan

Nothing about Logan is a typical 7 year old, Logan was born via forceps at just a day shy of 40 weeks. How ever traumatic… Continue reading Story of Logan

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Raising Awareness of a different kind

🥺😔 RARE DISEASE DAY, 28 February 2023 ….. RAISING AWARENESS OF A DIFFERENT KIND……. Unless you have a rare, incurable, chronic, disease I don’t think… Continue reading Raising Awareness of a different kind

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Reaprendendo a viver com Pompe

Sou Magda, 56 anos e tenho Doença de Pompe, uma doença rara, genética e hereditária que causa fraqueza muscular e dificuldade respiratória e apesar de… Continue reading Reaprendendo a viver com Pompe

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“Some kids are just picky eaters”

John David a picture perfect 6lbs 11oz baby boy born in 2021, from day 1 JD had feeding difficulties what we thought was just a… Continue reading “Some kids are just picky eaters”

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Facciolita and Primary Lymphedema

My Name is Nicole (or facciolita as my social media persona), and I was born with a rare genetic disorder called WILD syndrome that causes… Continue reading Facciolita and Primary Lymphedema

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