Meet some of the 300,000 people living with a rare disorder in New Zealand. If you would like to share your personal story tell us here.

Aug 19, 2019, 10:20 AM
Malany's story

I only wish that the quality of mine and other’s lives could be improved with a bit more care and funding.

Jul 18, 2019, 10:57 AM
Natalie's story

We all just assumed that NZ would follow suit and were devastated when PHARMAC decided to defer their decision.

Apr 4, 2019, 3:49 PM
Kim's story

DNA testing can’t match my strain and testing isn’t advanced enough for that to be a possibility in my lifetime.

Apr 1, 2019, 4:12 PM
Jarod's story

What would be great is if doctors had more understanding towards parents.

Apr 1, 2019, 4:08 PM
Denise's story

I would love to see this inequality changed as it seems to me that it should be based on need rather than cause.

Feb 28, 2019, 2:38 PM
Sarah's story

I have some amazing doctors who make me feel heard and respected, instead of simply being a number or condition.

Feb 28, 2019, 9:36 AM
Evie's story

We like to focus on what Evie can do, rather than what she can't.

Feb 28, 2019, 9:29 AM
Preston's story

Join groups, ask questions and ask for help.

Feb 21, 2019, 4:16 PM
Bernadette's story

When your child has a rare syndrome, life can get very complicated and lonely.

Dec 18, 2018, 4:17 PM
Logan's story

It has not stopped us ensuring that Logan's life is one crammed full of amazing experiences.