Amshi’s Story I was diagnosed with type one diabetes on December 17, 2011. That’s the day that changed my life forever. I remember coming home for Christmas break while I was in college, and I was complaining to my mom, like “mom there’s something wrong with my body. I don’t know what it is, but
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STORY OF HOPE | Alice’s Story
I’ve always wondered,“What does sick look like?” While growing up with congenital heart disease, I was commonly told I looked too young, too healthy, too pretty, or even too happy to have a complex, chronic condition that labeled me as “sick.” Society did its best to push these stereotypical labels on me of what I
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#momentofhope Thursday: Kayla
Each #momentofhope is an impactful story from real people talking about their Lauren’s Hope medical ID. This week, Kayla shares her #momentofhope:
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The New Normal: A Guest Post by Grace Dolan
Friday the Thirteenth is the most dreaded day for many people. However, when I woke up early on Friday the Thirteenth in March of 2015 to get ready for my district debate competition, I wasn’t thinking about the date. I was thinking two things: I really really have to pee. I would love to sleep
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January Story of Hope: What Is Adrenal Insufficiency?
“I look in the mirror and wonder how I can be so ill and yet not look ill. I look in the mirror and say, ‘you may be ill girl, but that’s not going to stop me today.’ ” The reflection in Deborah Fowler’s mirror looks healthy – but inside, she is fighting a serious
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December Story of Hope, Leslie Snell-VanAnda
Leslie Snell-VanAnda has been through a lot in the past ten years. It started with an epilepsy diagnosis, complicated migraines, and chronic fatigue. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and a weakened immune system complicated things, making even the common cold feel almost unbearable. Then, after years of uncertainty, Leslie was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor, followed by Giant
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Food Allergy Awareness Story of Hope
Eighteen months ago, our customer Colette went out to eat with her family at a Fondue restaurant. What started out as a celebration dinner quickly turned into a frightening situation when she woke up early the next morning with hives and a swollen tongue and lips. Colette’s husband called an ambulance and she was given
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October Breast Cancer Story of Hope
Our October Story of Hope is brought to you by a special customer of ours, Veronica. Veronica courageously battled breast cancer in 2008 and wanted to share her story with you. Veronica, please tell us a bit about yourself. I am 51 years old and a stay at home Mom. I live in a small
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September Story of Hope
September is National Ovarian Cancer awareness month and we’d like to introduce you to a special customer of ours, Sheena.