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We were told to take him home & give him all the love & time that we had – Chantelle
Hanno was born on 15 February 2011. He weighed in at 3,001kg and everything was perfectly normal. The gynaecologist told us that...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 31, 20186 min read


I’m not planning on slowing down anytime soon. As a family we take every day as it comes.#SMA
My name is Kerry Walsh, I was born on the 22/10/1997. I was born in a set of #fraternaltwins. Around the age of one my parents had...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 29, 20183 min read


I am just living life the best way I know how. #Crouzon’s Syndrome
By: Liezel My name is Liezel, I am a 30-year-old female living with Crouzon’s Syndrome. Crouzon’s Syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 27, 20181 min read


To be told that there is nothing you can do for your child is the most painful thing ever! #SMA
Iman Casoojee January 2010, a new year full of hope promise and prosperity for South Africa. But a time bomb had been placed on my child....

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 21, 20186 min read


Having a child with a rare condition teaches you to appreciate life a whole lot more.#SMA
By Arushi Nundkissoor Our greatest blessing. On the 25th of July 2016 we were blessed with our precious baby girl Arushi. She came into...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 20, 20182 min read


Janco VS Falconi Anaemia
By Janco’s Mom Imagine starting the day as usual with a healthy, happy child in the home. You are going for a visit to the paediatrician...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 16, 20183 min read


My message to my #RareWarriors is, please do not give up hope- Khadeeja on Gastroparesis
My name is Khadeeja.. I am 21 years of age. The journey of life with a rare disease began for me in March 2016 when I was 19 years old....

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 15, 20183 min read


We are devastated to live without our Riley, but we are so proud of his legacy! #OurRareWarrior
Riley was born on the 1st of November 2012. He was so precious. Riley sailed through his first weeks as a new born, he had a little...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 13, 20187 min read


We celebrate every milestone and achievement-Daniels Journey with Psoriasis
Daniel was induced at 37 weeks and born with #NeonatalPneumonia and at 6 weeks started developing a rash on his neck which after numerous...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 6, 20185 min read


Life with a child with specials needs comes with a different set of challenges and rewards.-Emily
When Emily Bean was born in 2011, her parents were prepared (as much as they could be) for the fact that she had a #cleftlip and...

Rare Diseases SA
Aug 2, 20182 min read


Shanaya The First – Supergirl
Meet our beautiful supergirl Shanaya the First who is currently battling Stage 4 #EwingSarcoma in her left humerus with #metastasis in...

Rare Diseases SA
Jul 16, 20184 min read


A tough battle with MG, But Megan has the most amazing smile ever! Myasthenia Gravis- Megan Hunter
My journey with #MyastheniaGravis Growing up I was a healthy, happy child. I never had any of the usual childhood ailments mumps, chicken...

Rare Diseases SA
Jul 3, 20187 min read


Despite not knowing what the future brings I choose to remain Positive Myasthenia Gravis-IIze Fourie
I was diagnosed with #Fibroelastosis of the heart when I was three days old. My parents lost their first child to the same disease a few...

Rare Diseases SA
Jul 3, 20182 min read


Never lose hope and always keep fighting. Life is beautiful! #Myasthenia Gravis-Retha de Wet
Hi! My name is Retha. I am a 24-year-old female diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. I’m also a speech, language and hearing therapy student...

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 28, 20182 min read


Never loose hope and keep fighting #Myasthenia Gravis- Dyanne Thomas
As part of #MyastheniaGravis Awareness Month I would like to share my story with you. It is long story, but I will do my best to...

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 28, 20183 min read


When I embarked upon this life journey, I was not prepared! #Myasthenia Gravis- Candice Mes
In 2006 I knew there was something wrong, but I didn’t know what it was. By the end of 2007, I was not coping and exhausted. My eyes were...

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 28, 20182 min read


I am thankful that Alf is stable Myasthenia Gravis – Alf Smulders
Living with Myasthenia Gravis in your Seventies As with Most People, Alf’s Road with MG spans many years before diagnosis and treatment....

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 28, 20184 min read


The Special Needs Journey is not one we planned to take..but we sure do love our tour guide-Emma
Our first child, a beautiful daughter, was born on 21 September 2003 –we named her Emma. She was perfect and life was good! On Christmas...

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 25, 20186 min read


The fighting spirit in Joshua is totaly remarkable #Hydrocephalus
Joshua was born premature at 33 weeks gestation 20 June 2016, his head circumference of 45cm was more then his length of 43cm to...

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 25, 20182 min read


A Path I Never Saw Coming – #Acromegaly
A new acromegaly infographic entitled, “A Day in My Shoes,” was released by Novartis this week. It was developed to help shed light on...

Rare Diseases SA
Jun 20, 20183 min read
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