Journey of a HCU Runner – Kristin

For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Kristin.  I’m an avid runner, a patient living with a rare disorder called Homocystinuria (HCU), and I’m beyond thrilled to be part of this year’s Boston Marathon Team! I can’t believe in

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Meet Ben and his mom Julie

A story told by Julie about Ben and his hurdles living with Congenital hyperinsulinism and how Congenital hyperinsulinism International (CHI) began         Ben with his sister Hannah             Ben with his Mom

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NORD Online Silent Auction Open

The outpouring of support this year has been fantastic.  We presently have near 80 items up on the Online Silent Auction and more to be added.  We will continue to take donations right up until the closing of the auction on

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Erica’s Story: Living with MPS I

I would like to introduce Erica Thiel, my patient partner for the Boston Marathon. It’s been such a privilege to get to know Erica over the past few months, and I really appreciate her willingness to share her story on

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Meet Stephanie Hunt & Son Donnie

The United States is home to approximately three hundred and eight million people.  Of those three hundred and eight million people, one in one hundred to two hundred and fifty thousand children are diagnosed with Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome.  And it

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2013 Rare Disease Day Relay Photo Gallery

The photo gallery from yesterday’s rare disease relay has been uploaded. While there is more to be said about the wonderful events of the day, sometimes a picture is worth a 1000 words. The gallery has also been posted to

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Simply Connect

A loved one passed away this week shortly after turning 100 years old.  She really was an unbelievable woman.  If she didn’t answer the door, she was probably out in the garden, raking the leaves in the back yard or

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Rare Disease Day Relay Runner Tracking

You can track the progress of Thursday’s rare disease relay between Framingham and Cambridge by clicking on the link below. It will also work on iphone, ipad, or droid devices via an app. http://www.myathletelive.com/storage/races/2013/RDDR/index.html Photos from last year’s relay are

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Warrior Code Of Honor

Our family came across this beautiful definition of a WARRIOR and thought it would be perfectly fitting to share here with the Running for Rare Disease Warrior team, and the Warrior’s they are running for. For YOU, the 30 million

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Genzyme Boston Marathon Team Rare Disease Day Virtual 5k for NORD

The Genzyme Boston Marathon Team’s Virtual 5k for NORD is a virtual event on Rare Disease Day to benefit the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and all those impacted by rare diseases. Event can be completed by anyone, anywhere. Walk,

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Archive of posts from Marathon runners dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of people with serious disease.