Meet Katie in our 6th episode of Rare on Air stories, diagnosed with CMTC at just 5 months old, she gracefully navigates life's challenges, embracing her rarity with pride. From temperature-induced swelling to laser surgeries, Katie shares her journey with courage.
School, sports, and passions—nothing held her back. Now 30, she advocates for herself and others.

Meet Katie in our 6th episode of Rare on Air stories, diagnosed with CMTC at just 5 months old, she gracefully navigates life's challenges, embracing her rarity with pride. From temperature-induced swelling to laser surgeries, Katie shares her journey with courage. School, sports, and passions—nothing held her back. Now 30, she advocates for herself and others.

Meet Katie in our 6th episode of Rare on Air stories, diagnosed with CMTC at just 5 months old, she gracefully navigates life's challenges, embracing her rarity with pride. From temperature-induced swelling to laser surgeries, Katie shares her journey with courage.
School, sports, and passions—nothing held her back. Now 30, she advocates for herself and others.

Rare Disease Day: Katie's story

A EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe podcast on the experiences, challenges and successes of people living with rare diseases. Julien Poulain, Communications Manager at EURORDIS, meets with people who share their unique experiences of living with a rare disease, those who advocate for them, and experts on rare disease policy. Email the EURORDIS Rare on Air team at: rareonair@eurordis.org.

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