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Molded

Born with a rare condition called lymphatic malformation, I was flown out from my little island to PR to be diagnosed. Bounced around a few… Continue reading Molded

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Joey’s Galactosemia Story

Joey is a happy, loveable, funny, 8-year-old, with one rare difference – he has a Metabolic disease called Galactosemia.  Joey was diagnosed at three days… Continue reading Joey’s Galactosemia Story

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Χορεια τουHuntigton

Για 20 Χρόνια περιθαλπω τον σύζυγό μου με την ασθένεια. Υπάρχει ενδεχόμενο  50% να το έχει κληρονομήσει η κόρη του.

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Rare Beauty

I gave birth to the most amazing little girl on August 31st, 2016 at 11:51 PM. She weighed 7 lbs 10.5 ounces and was 21 inches… Continue reading Rare Beauty

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We’re aware were Rare

Myself 58, my son 38, and my grandson 7 all have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. My mother passed away with it when I was 15 and… Continue reading We’re aware were Rare

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ADNP-syndrome – Breaking out of the bubble.

My son Albert found his tribe in the spring of 2015. He was 5 years old then. Born in 2009, Albert had a rough start… Continue reading ADNP-syndrome – Breaking out of the bubble.

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Whitleigh’s Casting for the Curve

In December, my 18-month-old daughter, Whitleigh was diagnosed with Progressive Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis. While scoliosis is not rare, this form of it is! Only 1 in 10,000… Continue reading Whitleigh’s Casting for the Curve

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Shame and blame

Hi everyone, I’ll keep this brief. I first noticed I had a problem over 30 years ago, just after I’d had my first child. There’s… Continue reading Shame and blame

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Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Parenting is a journey that no one prepares you for, especially when we’re parents for the first time. We can read many books, learn many… Continue reading Living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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