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The Major Way

Major was diagnosed at 6 months old with a rare brain condition called Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia. This condition has caused Major to have hypotonia in his… Continue reading The Major Way

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A zebra starving for a cure

Hi! I’m Alice I’m 17 and this is my story. My whole childhood, I present stomach pain after eating, but my parents and the school… Continue reading A zebra starving for a cure

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Juju’s CLN2 Warriors Journey

Juju was diagnosed with CNL2 on May 28, 2021. He has such a big personality, and a smile and laugh that can light up a… Continue reading Juju’s CLN2 Warriors Journey

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Mi gran guerrero

Damián tiene 1 año 8 meses tiene una miopatía congénita central core e hipertermia maligna, desde su nacimiento presento hipotonía y problemas para respirar y… Continue reading Mi gran guerrero

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Living Life with Lung Disease

This is Ian! Ian is a very happy & active 9 year old boy who just so happens to have a genetic, progressive & incurable… Continue reading Living Life with Lung Disease

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Living with PBC

It started off with itchy skin, after weeks of trying different lotions and bath treatments, I noticed my eyes turning yellow. I was also struggling… Continue reading Living with PBC

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una piccola grande guerriera

la nostra piccola grande guerriera si chiama Gabriella. E’ nata a 29 settimane, dopo un cesareo programmato in quanto non cresceva in pancia, ma con… Continue reading una piccola grande guerriera

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Tara – My Family’s Story

Tara – My Family’s Story Everything can be taken from a man but one thing; the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in… Continue reading Tara – My Family’s Story

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