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Annabelles Challenge

At just 3 yrs old our daughter Annabelle Jane Griffin ‘AJ’ was diagnosed with a very rare medical condition Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, it is life… Continue reading Annabelles Challenge

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Jessica and sarcoma

Hi, my name is Jessica. My story began when I was 22 years old. On February 24, 2011 I went to my doctor to have… Continue reading Jessica and sarcoma

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CRPS and Broken

Hello my name is Gina . I was diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome 2 years ago next month. The day I got the news… Continue reading CRPS and Broken

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Desirae and CDKL5

Hello, This is the story of my beautiful granddaughter Desirae, she has CDKL5. On September 30th, 2011 her life with us began just like that… Continue reading Desirae and CDKL5

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Nicolas

My son Nicolas had a condition called CHARGE Syndrome. It’s .1 to 1.2/10,000 people have this condition. Most people with CHARGE have a simmeler facial… Continue reading Nicolas

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HHT

My name is Brenda Biggar and a person that is affected by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). HHT is a genetic disorder of the blood vessels… Continue reading HHT

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My Son’s Journey with FPIES

I have twin four-year olds. Only one of them has FPIES – or Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome. FPIES is like a food allergy for… Continue reading My Son’s Journey with FPIES

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Vivere per gli altri mi aiuta a non morire affogata nel dolore

Che vita è ?!! Certo quando i miei divennero genitori, 51 anni fa pensavano che scoppiasse loro il cuore dalla gioia: dopo 7 anni di… Continue reading Vivere per gli altri mi aiuta a non morire affogata nel dolore

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Strength in weakness

Hi, I’m Nathanael, I was born with a rare muscle disorder, at the time it was so rare that they didn’t have a name for… Continue reading Strength in weakness

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