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Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer was born on January 13, 1981 in the Municipality of Pakil, Province of Laguna, Philippines. During her infancy, her female characteristics are more apparent… Continue reading Jennifer’s Story

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Do you believe in Unicorns ?

My name is Noah Victoria and I am a soon to be 21 years old. I  may look like a normal young adult woman on… Continue reading Do you believe in Unicorns ?

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My Mission

I am fighting a debilitating rare autoimmune disease called Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN). Thankfully, it is not fatal and only affects the motor nerves (limbs… Continue reading My Mission

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Just Jack

This is my 11 year old son Jack. He is the most endearing, loving and inspirational little guy I have ever known. I am biased… Continue reading Just Jack

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As if one rare disease wasn’t enough… first Gauchers. Now eosinophilic gastroenteritis

double wammy and thanks to Shire now on both Velaglucerase for Gaucher but also Lialda for ulcerative colitis discovered in July after months of vomiting… Continue reading As if one rare disease wasn’t enough… first Gauchers. Now eosinophilic gastroenteritis

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Clown on a tightrope

Two and a half years of misery, nausea, internal turmoil, fatigue, extreme chills, weight loss, and pain. Two and a half years of being turned… Continue reading Clown on a tightrope

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Life with Hereditary Angioedema Type 3

 Hi, my name is Jill and I’m a 33-year-old California raised, self-proclaimed mega nerd. I was diagnosed with the Rare Disease Hereditary Angioedema Type 3… Continue reading Life with Hereditary Angioedema Type 3

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Mowat-Wilson Syndrome

Hi my name is Brady, I am 11 years old and I was born with Mowat-Wislon Syndrome.  I have my mom do the talking for… Continue reading Mowat-Wilson Syndrome

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Puberty? I’ve never heard about it. My life with Kallman syndrome.

I used to be a wierd boy with a wierd appearance: I was (and I still am) fat and loop-eared. Other boys didn’t invite me to their… Continue reading Puberty? I’ve never heard about it. My life with Kallman syndrome.

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