On the show today, Aprill Lane is a mother of five and rare disease and infertility advocate — and you do not want to mess with her. She and her husband, Brian, tried to have a baby on their own for 4½ years until they were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Endless… Read More
In celebration and recognition of Rare Cancer Day, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dan “Dry Dock” Shockley. Dan is a retired Navy, Operation Desert Storm; Enduring and Iraqi Freedom veteran and hereditary colon cancer warrior. After his initial colonoscopy, he… Read More
Kicking off Season 3 of NORDpod, I am joined by Karina Sturm, a disabled journalist, blogger, author, and filmmaker who tries to connect with chronically ill people around the world and spread the word about Read More
Last month, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) hosted their second virtual Living Rare, Living Stronger NORD Patient & Family Forum. From June 25-28, enthusiastic attendees from around the globe tuned in live for a unique weekend of inspirational stories, educational workshops, expert speakers, networking opportunities, and the… Read More
On the show today, Nick Kirchhof, a volunteer state ambassador in Colorado and member of the newly established Policy Steering Committee for NORD’s Rare Action Network. Nick and his wife were welcomed into the club no one asks to join whenRead More
