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Charlotte Hayden

Charlotte was born by c-section on July 25, 2010. Due to my gestational diabetes she weighed 9 lbs, had immature lungs and an enlarged heart.… Continue reading Charlotte Hayden

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The most hopeful time for rare diseases

As far as rare disease patients go I am fairly lucky. My main condition a primary immune deficiency called hypogammaglobulinemia, has a treatment called immune… Continue reading The most hopeful time for rare diseases

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My Tiny Super Hero Story – Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome

My name is Andreas-Rares and I’m 2 years old. About a year ago I was diagnosed with a syndrome called Allan-Herndon-Dudley and that chanced my… Continue reading My Tiny Super Hero Story – Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome

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My Zebra fight with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

My name is Sarah Daniels. In order for me to tell my story I cannot give the short version. However, I will try my best… Continue reading My Zebra fight with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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Our daughter Tatjana lost the battle for life, but she will defeat Lafora disease

Dear friends, I am Snjezana Gajic, pediatrician, from Banja Luka (Republic of Srpska, BiH), but above all, mother of girls suffering from Lafora disease. Imagine… Continue reading Our daughter Tatjana lost the battle for life, but she will defeat Lafora disease

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Cheerleader of HOPE

September 26, 2002, I was in a minor car accident.  That 8 seconds changed my life. At first, I was told it was whiplash and… Continue reading Cheerleader of HOPE

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How we learned to “Dance in the rain”

Everything started when our third son, Eli, was 4 months old and suddenly collapsed at home. We called 911 and Eli was taken to the… Continue reading How we learned to “Dance in the rain”

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In memory of my beautiful son Harvey

My little boy was diagnosed with MLD in sep 2014 and passed away a few months later…..this horrible disease has ruined my life and stole… Continue reading In memory of my beautiful son Harvey

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Does it get easier ?

Does it get easier? I have been asked that on a few occasions. Does it get easier after my son, Ethan, was diagnosed with Hunter syndrome?… Continue reading Does it get easier ?

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