Multiple Myeloma Survivor Forever Grateful
We constantly hear about cancer deaths, but every once and a while, we hear the rare cases of cancer survivors. Linda VanDershaaf is one such survivor and today she is…
We constantly hear about cancer deaths, but every once and a while, we hear the rare cases of cancer survivors. Linda VanDershaaf is one such survivor and today she is…
Rare Disease family members often hear, “I don't know how you do it.” This remark usually refers to the physical and emotional aspects of the condition, but those who make…
Popular wisdom tells us that the first step to fixing a problem is admitting that you have a problem. This works for individuals, like alcoholics, thanks to William Griffith Wilson,…
If you made it this far, that means you read the headline. And yes, you read it correctly. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) just released a case study which…
The highly anticipated second season of Stranger Things premiered today and with it, comes the excitement and theorizing of its huge fan base. One of the show's lead actors, Gaten…
This past Sunday, October 22nd, Steve Nugent, 53, crossed the finish line at the 42nd annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia. A big group of the people who loved him…
It all started when 12-year-old Mia Trease started having knee pains during a summer of softball. The phone call with the bad news couldn't have come at a worse time.…
Nine-year-old Giovanni Hamilton is a victim to one of the rarest diseases in the world but he won't let it define him. The rare condition is called Schwartz-Jampel syndrome (SJS)…
Ten-year-old Coleman Walsh always wanted to be a professional hockey player and now his dream has come true. According to the Daily Mail, he just signed with the Massachusettss's Babson…
We came across a 2016 CBS story about Harlow, a Golden Retriever service dog on social media that had already reached over 226K Likes on Facebook. This celebrity dog shows…
When a 15-year-old puts on a few pounds, it’s often blamed on too many slices of pizza, or too many hours hanging out online with friends. But what if it’s…
One young lady is working to bring awareness to Gaucher disease through blogging. Not only does Lauren Edwards share inspirational posts and pictures, she also shares the personal stories of…
On October 22nd, the streets of Oakville, Ontario were sprawling with little monsters, marching out in support of their fellow Liam Cuttle and to raise awareness for Neuroblastoma. This rare…
Forty is the beginning of middle age. I remember when my father turned 40; everything was decorated black. Black balloons. Black streamers. Black icing on the cake. Actually, it was…
Memerto Tindongan, born and raised a member of the Ifugao tribe in the Phillippines, brought his traditional healing methods, crafting techniques, and old-world minimalism to the U.S. in 1991. As…
When I was 16 years old, I was uber-concerned about boys, prom, my pin-straight hair, boys, and how much gas I had in my car. But for 16-year-old Alexis Mae…
Two-year-old Max Payne from Immingham, England, holds onto the yellow rail of his play pen as he stands up. He glances up at the video camera for a moment, and then…
I hear a lot of talk about technology these days. There seems to be a growing group of people who argue that it creates more problems than it solves. It…
Lucy Babcock is in her fourth year in college and so close to acquiring that diploma and pursuing grad school. Most people suffer from senioritis but Lucy is battling out…
Lily Ayres, at the ripe age of 2, has been fighting a rare disease ever since she was born. Little Lily suffers from Moebius syndrome and because of it, she…
A young girl from Australia had her period when she was 4-years-old. According to Independent, young Emily Dover is well on her way to experiencing menopause at the young age…
Sherry Jo Ward sits in an orange armchair, playing harmonica in the center of the stage. She leans forward on the matching ottoman for emphasis. Her walker is never out…
Rebecca Wanosik was already a pro when it came to being a mom. Zedyn was her fifth child. She knew to trust her gut when, three weeks after her baby…
James Moran suffers with Stickler syndrome and with it, is writing a new play to get in touch with his humanity The Assassination of Pope Urban II is a piece…
David Church is a 21-year-old Professional Billiards player and he has the will power of a Saint. He suffers from Moebius syndrome, an extremely rare neurological disorder that causes severe…