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Where the Science Leads by Quinn Pauli

October 26, 2026

Angie Weaver holds onto an unshakable belief that her daughter, who has a rare SCN2A disorder, will beat the odds.

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Tags genetic disease, advocate, research network

"The Advocate I Never Planned to Become," by Necia Sabin

March 30, 2026

Necia shares her journey to finding her voice to help others.

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Tags parenting a child with rare disease, building a rare disease foundation, advocate

"The Simple, Powerful Act of Sharing Knowledge," by Ana Pataki

March 26, 2026

What began as her family’s journey through our younger son’s rare pediatric cancer diagnosis became Ana’s path into patient advocacy.

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Tags parenting a child with rare disease, patient-driven research, advocate

"My Sister Callie," by Rocky Tucker

March 25, 2026

Rocky Tucker’s younger sister Callie is the 121st person to be diagnosed with Alstrom syndrome.

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Tags parenting a child with rare disease, advocate

"The Bridge That Built Me," by Ivana Badnjarevic

January 12, 2026

The Old Bridge in Heidelberg became the metaphoric turning point where a mother transformed from engineer to patient advocate, building a supportive network for families affected by rare neurotransmitter diseases.

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Tags parenting a child with rare disease, building a rare disease foundation, community engagement, advocate

"She Is Nesba," by Scotty Sims

January 12, 2026

When Scotty Sims' daughter is born something seems off to her, but everyone around her dismisses her concerns.

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Tags parenting a child with rare disease, advocate, genetic disease, genetic testing

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Washington, DC - Chain Reactions
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Washington, DC - Chain Reactions
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Story Collider is back in DC for five true, personal stories exploring the chain reactions that shape our lives.

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