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This is me

I am Joey  my mom is writing my story  I was born in 2000. I had delays in all areas. At 7 I had genetic… Continue reading This is me

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Our Champion

After many years of knowing something was wrong with our son and many years fighting and pushing for more answers –  we finally received a… Continue reading Our Champion

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Living with CHARGE syndrome

Elena was born on January 13, 2018 and was diagnosed with a rare syndrome called CHARGE. She is deaf, legally blind, can’t taste or smell,… Continue reading Living with CHARGE syndrome

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It’s More Than Skin: Living with EB

It’s More Than Skin, no matter how unique our outer appearance may be, it is our innermost self that shines brightest and defines our legacy. … Continue reading It’s More Than Skin: Living with EB

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TTP showed me what I am here for

My name is Juanita and I am 21 years old. I was born in Colombia but now live in Canada. I was diagnosed with Thrombotic… Continue reading TTP showed me what I am here for

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, HyperPOTS, Mast Cell Activation… and 2 Cancers

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Hyperadrenergic Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome My name is Ari. I live with multiple rare diseases and complications from them.… Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, HyperPOTS, Mast Cell Activation… and 2 Cancers

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Perfectly Imperfect

Bryce is a very social and loving 5 year old with a love for bells. In Bryce’s five short years, he has endured a lifetime… Continue reading Perfectly Imperfect

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Apart from the world, Apart with TMAU

i always had Anxiety since age 11, growing up i could always sniff an unpleasant odour around me so i grew into a habit of… Continue reading Apart from the world, Apart with TMAU

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Health Care in Need

Hi,       I am a 37-year-old man from northern Ontario Canada.  I have been diagnosed with ACTH dependent Cushing Disease secondary to a… Continue reading Health Care in Need

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