June 10, 2015 - Patient Worthy

The Zebra painting is sold, but appropriate since those with rare diseases refer to themselves as Zebras after this common saying in the medical community. "When you hear hoofbeats think horses...not zebras."

CVID Artist Paints for Awareness

Post author:Patient Worthy Contributor
Post published:June 10, 2015
Post category:CVID Rare Disease

It is through art that Rebecca Zook manages the emotional and physical challenges of living with a chronic condition. After 3 years of seeing dozens of medical specialists, the Texas…

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