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ITP Strong

Everyday is a new day, every bloodwork is a new result. I go into the doctors office always hoping for the best! I know I… Continue reading ITP Strong

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Not only Ichthyosis

I am Zainab, I was born with a rare skin condition called “Ichthyosis”. But my life wasn’t only about Ichthyosis. I didn’t know that I’ve… Continue reading Not only Ichthyosis

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Finally a Diagnosis

Cassandra was born a healthy baby girl, it wasn’t until she was about 10 months old that she had her first seizure. It was from… Continue reading Finally a Diagnosis

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“Ich war dem Tod näher als dem Leben”

Hallo, meine Name ist Dimi und ich bin 21 Jahre alt. Im Alter von neun Jahren traf es mich aus dem Nichts heraus – ich… Continue reading “Ich war dem Tod näher als dem Leben”

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Bailey’s Battles

Bailey is 9, he loves music, dancing and watch his favourite TV programme Balamory. He has the best giggle and is the bravest boy I… Continue reading Bailey’s Battles

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Our fight everyday with a deadly form of Epilepsy

Hi this is zachary he is non-verbal has a deadly form of epilepsy called Lennox gastaut syndrome he doesn’t speak do to all the seizures… Continue reading Our fight everyday with a deadly form of Epilepsy

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Meet Asher

Meet Asher, the sweetest, most lovable little boy who was diagnosed with Börjeson-Forssman-Lehman Syndrome, or BFLS. Asher was born on December 15, 2020 and what… Continue reading Meet Asher

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MHE Warrior

Noah was diagnosed with MHE at 6 months old, which is a rare bone disease where benign bone tumors grow on the body. He had… Continue reading MHE Warrior

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Une différence invisible

Je m’appelle Maxence, j’ai 8 ans. Mes parents ont appris que j’étais atteint d’une Neurofibromatose de type 1 à mes 1 an et demi. Je… Continue reading Une différence invisible

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