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Arteriovenous Malformation

To raise awareness of my daughter’s untreatable cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). Awareness leads to research. Research gives us cures. My daughter deserves a treatment that… Continue reading Arteriovenous Malformation

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My Ovarian Small Cell Carcinoma (Pulmonary Type) Fight

After years of going to the doctors in agony with tummy pains I decided after I had my third child (and left enough time so… Continue reading My Ovarian Small Cell Carcinoma (Pulmonary Type) Fight

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FINALLY!!~~~~Variegate Prophyria!!

For years I have been wondering why my skin is so delicate. Constant painful blistering resulting in hyper-pigmentation of the affected area. As a person… Continue reading FINALLY!!~~~~Variegate Prophyria!!

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Copernicus was wrong…

Copernicus was wrong: When it comes to the health of your child, the world revolves around them. My daughter Audra was just 15 and only… Continue reading Copernicus was wrong…

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Alone…yet not alone.

I will probably never meet another human with my disease. Only 3 out of every 1 million people get it. But, I will meet another… Continue reading Alone…yet not alone.

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Dupytren’s/Ledderhose Disease

In light of Rare Disease Month, I wanted to share my story with many of you that do not know it. I was diagnosed in… Continue reading Dupytren’s/Ledderhose Disease

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Tinman family

19 years ago my firstborn son was born. The Dr heard a murmur so we saw a cardigogist and discovered he had a hole in… Continue reading Tinman family

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Isabella Faith

Hello, my name is Krystal and i have a 2 1/2 year old daughter name Isabella Faith. Isabella was born with Mckusic Kaufman Syndrome and… Continue reading Isabella Faith

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FEARLESS!

April 8th, 2011 began my journey of going blind. Out of the blue that day at work, I felt off-balance and my eyes felt weird.… Continue reading FEARLESS!

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