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Not only skin deep

I was diagnosed with a glucagonoma after an intense period of investigations at a non-specialist rural county hospital in the UK in September 2014. I had… Continue reading Not only skin deep

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Lia’s Story

Lia is a little girl with a rare genetic disease that affects her motor development. From a very young age, she has faced many challenges,… Continue reading Lia’s Story

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Men Get Breast Cancer Too!

My name is Jim. I was diagnosed w/male breast cancer in May 2013. There was no history of breast cancer in my family. I had… Continue reading Men Get Breast Cancer Too!

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My NMO story

My journey with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) began in 2018 when I faced my first attack. In an instant, my life changed dramatically as I experienced… Continue reading My NMO story

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My rare disease

Hello, my name is Nada Ajaj. I am 20 years old and from Lebanon. I have been diagnosed with Gorlin Syndrome since I was 9… Continue reading My rare disease

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Spreading love everywhere I go

I’m Lola and I have Angelman syndrome, a neurogenetic disorder that means that I have to overcome developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, sleep disorders, seizures, balance… Continue reading Spreading love everywhere I go

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Speaking up about LCPD

My name is Vanessa Sickles And I was born with legg calve perthese disease. I always had leg pain for as long as I can… Continue reading Speaking up about LCPD

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lsla journey

As rare disease day approaches I can’t help but share a few thoughts and feelings behind all that comes with being a mother of a… Continue reading lsla journey

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4 foot super hero

Meet Finnley. At 5 years old he was diagnosed with two gene mutations c.524C>A, p. Pro175His, and FOXN1 with no name to the illness that… Continue reading 4 foot super hero

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