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Showing Support For Myasthenia Gravis

Showing Support For Myasthenia Gravis

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 20, 2016
  • Post category:Myasthenia Gravis

You know what a cool word is? Twibbon What is a Twibbon? Those things you see on people's profile pictures on Facebook and Twitter to show support for what they…

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Happy Father’s Day Rare Dads

Happy Father’s Day Rare Dads

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 19, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

For all you dads out there who have had to learn how to be a father while dealing with the struggles of having a rare disease, you are an inspiration…

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Notorious Dad Jokes: Happy Father’s Day

Notorious Dad Jokes: Happy Father’s Day

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 19, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Dad's are great at a lot of things. Especially Dad jokes, the kind of jokes that are so cheesy that they are actually kind of funny. Happy Father's Day to…

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Bravery – Happy Father’s Day

Bravery – Happy Father’s Day

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 18, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Happy Father's Day Weekend! Whether you are a father with a rare disease, or a father of a child with a rare disease, you are a brave soul, because every…

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Rob: A Rare Dad and a Father With Acromegaly

Rob: A Rare Dad and a Father With Acromegaly

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 18, 2016
  • Post category:Acromegaly/Rare Disease

Photo by Sandro Georgi Photography As a parent your main job is to protect your child from the terrible things in the world, but of course you know that one…

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Rare Dads: Silent And Strong

Rare Dads: Silent And Strong

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 17, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Fathers are the rock you can count on, always. Here's a poem to all you rare dads who are a dad and then some! Know that you are loved and…

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Walk for the Snowflakes During Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

Walk for the Snowflakes During Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 17, 2016
  • Post category:Myasthenia Gravis

Walking is a popular thing for people to do nowadays when they want to show their support and help raise money for something that is close to their hearts. If…

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There Is Someone There for Rare Dads

There Is Someone There for Rare Dads

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 16, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

It's not easy to be a Rare Dad and sometimes it helps to be around other people who are in similar shoes. SALT is a multi-day program created for dads of…

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The Value Of Health: Men’s Health Week

The Value Of Health: Men’s Health Week

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 16, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

"Health is not valued until sickness comes." - Thomas Fuller June 13-19 is Men's Health Week, and the last day is Father's Day. A great way to stay healthy is…

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The Prosthetist Father: Happy Father’s Day!

The Prosthetist Father: Happy Father’s Day!

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 16, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

I wrote this poem about my father. He is not a rare dad, but I feel like he can be an inspiration for those going through hard times. He hurt…

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Dr. Seuss Says Go See A Doctor for Men’s Health Week

Dr. Seuss Says Go See A Doctor for Men’s Health Week

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 15, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Men's Health Week is June 13th to 19th. It is to remind men to get a check up to help catch preventable illnesses, and encourage early detection and treatment of disease…

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The Snowflake Disease: Myasthenia Gravis

The Snowflake Disease: Myasthenia Gravis

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 15, 2016
  • Post category:Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is also referred to as the snowflake disease because every snowflake is different, much like how MG affects each person differently. Click here and to learn more, courtesy…

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Five Years Longer: Men’s Health Week

Five Years Longer: Men’s Health Week

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 14, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

On average, women live five years longer than men. Of course we want to spend as many days possible with the men in our lives. June 13th - June 19th…

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Tell The World About You Rare Dads

Tell The World About You Rare Dads

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 14, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

Fathers often seem to have the great knack for good story telling. Growing up I always wanted a story from my father. This Father's Day, the world should hear the life…

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Let’s Hear It For The #Raredads

Let’s Hear It For The #Raredads

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:June 13, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

If you know or are a rare dad who is the parent of a child with a rare disease, or are a rare dad who has a rare disease, tell your story! Shed…

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Better Prognosis For Cystinosis

Better Prognosis For Cystinosis

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 31, 2016
  • Post category:Cystinosis

Cystinosis is most often diagnosed before the age of two. Through medical advances over the last 20 years the prognosis for those with cystinosis has improved. Now more and more…

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How Aware Are You This Lyme Disease Awareness Month?

How Aware Are You This Lyme Disease Awareness Month?

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 30, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Read more here, be informed and learn how you can be a part of the solution.

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Who Will You Challenge for Lyme Disease Awareness?

Who Will You Challenge for Lyme Disease Awareness?

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 27, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

Spread the word about Lyme with the Lyme Disease Challenge, then donate to help fight the disease! Take a bite. Share a fact. Pass it on! FACT: Lyme Disease has…

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A Short Poem For Rare Awareness

A Short Poem For Rare Awareness

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 26, 2016
  • Post category:Rare Disease

One of the truest ways to help those with rare diseases is to make people aware of them. The more people who are aware, then more people can donate. The more…

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Fun With Dogs Too- The Lyme Disease Challenge

Fun With Dogs Too- The Lyme Disease Challenge

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 25, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

The Lyme Disease Challenge can be fun for everyone! Even dogs can make some pretty funny faces and help raise awareness. Get your four legged friend in on the action!…

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Are You Ready For The Lyme Disease Challenge?

Are You Ready For The Lyme Disease Challenge?

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 24, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

Are you ready for the Lyme Disease Challenge? Have fun and do something good at the same time: Challenge your friends and make the funniest face you can muster up! Lyme Disease…

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Can Your Friends Bring It?

Can Your Friends Bring It?

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 23, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

Can you and your friends handle the Lyme Disease Challenge? Challenge someone and find out! Take a bite. Share a fact. PASS IT ON! (The funnest part is seeing your…

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Love Yourself More Especially After Your Lyme Battle

Love Yourself More Especially After Your Lyme Battle

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 20, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

In the article The Burning Question After a Lyme Diagnosis: What’s Next?, the second part of Alexis Rosen’s story is detailed. A woman whose diagnosis of Lyme disease took eight months.…

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A Side Effect of Lyme Treatment Could Be Finding Your Spirit Animal

A Side Effect of Lyme Treatment Could Be Finding Your Spirit Animal

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 19, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease

The side effects of Lyme disease treatment can be incredibly painful. One side effect is called herxing, also known as the Herxheimer Reaction, which is the body’s reaction to detoxification. This…

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What Is The Best Sour Face You Can Make?

What Is The Best Sour Face You Can Make?

  • Post author:Kristen Lord
  • Post published:May 18, 2016
  • Post category:Lyme Disease/Rare Disease

It's time to make some faces for Lyme. Do the Lyme Disease Challenge to spread the word about Lyme and have fun making funny faces with your friends! To learn…

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