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PTC Partners with FIPFA to Support Powerchair Football World Cup 2023
People living with rare diseases have many strengths, abilities and ambitions. One of them is playing and engaging in sports. This October, the 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup is taking place in Sydney, Australia and the world’s best powerchair footballers are coming together to compete for the 2023 trophy. PTC is proud to support… -
Eat Without Fear
Imagine being unable to experience the delight of eating food in a restaurant without fear. For people living with the rare disease familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), this is their unfortunate reality. FCS, which affects one in 700,000 to one million people, prevents the body from breaking down fat, or triglycerides, leading to an accumulation in… -
Ethan Shares His Passion for Astrophysics
Ethan’s passion for astronomy and physics is “out of this world.” -
Tenacious Ferocity
Jonathan and his entire family’s advocacy efforts are driven by what he calls “tenacious ferocity”. -
A Pioneering Advocate
Kelly Heger became a nurse after her daughter, Jillian, was diagnosed with AADC deficiency. -
Jenna’s Huntington’s Disease Story
In this issue of Patient Voices, Jenna shares her journey with HD. -
Take on Duchenne Podcast: A Mother and Carrier of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Shares Her Journey
Elizabeth’s journey with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) began when her son was diagnosed at the age of five. In this episode, Elizabeth reflects on the diagnosis of her son, her daughter’s and her own carrier diagnosis, family life, her coping mechanisms and management of the disease. Although her and her family’s lives have been impacted… -
Meet Shalom: Writer, Advocate and Artist with Duchenne
Shalom views Duchenne as a companion and source of inner strength. -
Where Experience Can Make a Difference
From global fellowship program to full-time at PTC: Luke's story. -
International Women’s Day: Interview with Isabella Prada
Sorority and team spirit Today, International Women’s Day, we’re sharing the story of a PTC employee that we are proud to have as part of our team: Isabella Prada, Executive Director, Associate General Counsel & Compliance – LATAM and Data Protection Officer LATAM. Isabella has been with us for four years, leading a department made…