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Happy 40th - Orphan Drug Act
Rare Diseases have always existed. Prior to modern medicine and technology many more were mistreated, not treated and fatal than they are...
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Mar 18, 20232 min read
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New Buddy, Not Buddy....
It may appear that I am digressing from speaking about rare disease for a post, but believe me this post is as relevant as any other post...
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Mar 17, 20235 min read
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Sharing a Rare Story
Many people see today's date, 3/14. and think Pi, or pie... I did some looking and according to www.nationaldaycalendar.com in addition...
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Mar 14, 20234 min read
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Our Diagnostic Journey Continues
The diagnostic journey for someone with a rare disease averages 5+ years. And I purposefully used the title "Our" because it goes beyond...
kerriengebrecht
Mar 13, 20235 min read
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The Flip Side of the Sandwich
I talk quite a bit about being a rare mom, and in many ways for the last 7+ years it has defined me. But the reality is that for the last...
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Mar 7, 20234 min read
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The Making/Breaking of a Rare Mother's Heart
Let's start at the beginning of my rare journey, and the making of a rare mother's heart..... Fall of 2015 was when pieces were starting...
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Mar 6, 20236 min read
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Meeting Face to Face
My first introduction to a rare disease organization was most likely in early 2016. I may not be sure of the date, but I know who it was...
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Mar 2, 20234 min read
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Young Mother, Young Advocate
As a young stay at home mom to a preschool boy and a toddler boy, I was busy and I was trying to the best mom to both my boys that I...
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Feb 28, 20234 min read
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Rare Disease Day Facts
Every year on this last day of February we, in the rare disease world, celebrate Rare Disease Day. Why on the last Day of February, you...
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Feb 28, 20234 min read
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Rare Disease Day 2023
Today is the day!! Today, February 28th is Rare Disease Day!! And you, my friend, are among the first to know my secret. I have kept this...
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Feb 28, 20234 min read
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