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Just a boy with a rare disease

Hi my name is Logan. I am 11 years old turning 12 on April 24. I was diagnosed with Loeys-Dietz syndrome type two in October… Continue reading Just a boy with a rare disease

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Brighter days are coming

I turn 28 this year. I thought my 20’s were supposed to be the most exciting and fun of my whole life, but I have… Continue reading Brighter days are coming

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Overcoming Challenges One Breath at a Time

My name is Jay i and I am 30 year old individual diagnosed at birth with an invisible disability known as Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome… Continue reading Overcoming Challenges One Breath at a Time

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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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Flory’s Story

Yep, you read it right. Flory has not one, but TWO rare genetic mutations. Because being rare isn’t so rare! Florence has CLN2 Batten disease… Continue reading Flory’s Story

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My Aarskog journey

Hello! My name is Viktor and I was born with a rare disease called Aarskog syndrome. My whole life is affected by this diagnosis in… Continue reading My Aarskog journey

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Sudden onset weakness not better after 3 years

Athletic, healthy 60+ took statins for 20 years. Sudden weakness and exercise intolerance 2019. Weight bearing exercise at a low level now, losing strength (trouble… Continue reading Sudden onset weakness not better after 3 years

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Hope for AADC Deficiency Community

Our daughter Rylae-Ann was born with a rare neurotransmitter disorder known as aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency or AADC Deficiency for short. This disease affects… Continue reading Hope for AADC Deficiency Community

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My little warrior

In March of 2021 my husband and I found out we were expecting. We were beyond excited to start our journey as first time parents.… Continue reading My little warrior

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