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Imogen Phillips: A Young Woman’s Journey with Vasculitis Hailing from Perth, Western Australia, Imogen’s life, like many young adults, was once filled with dreams of sports and music. However, a battle with a rare disease has since reshaped her path, teaching her the importance of hope and gratitude. At just 19 years old, Imogen radiates […]

Rooted in Resilience: A Farmer’s Journey with GPA​ For Eric Nordell, life has always been grounded in the earth. Since 1983, he and his wife, Anne, have run a small, certified organic vegetable farm in Trout Run, Pennsylvania. Their work is not just a job but a way of life—one that is physically demanding, management-intensive, […]

Christine MacFadyen’s Journey: Navigating Life with a Rare Disease Forty-year-old Christine, who lives with her long-time partner, Brent, on Prince Edward Island, in Canada, describes herself as a “family and friends’ person,” someone who adores her loved ones and spending time with them. She finds her happy place at the beach, searching for sea glass, […]

Cara Caplinger’s Journey: Finding Strength in the Face of GPA Cara is a vibrant 52-year-old woman living in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Her life has revolved around her roles as a mother to her 22-year-old daughter, Cayden, a wife to her husband, John, an elementary school teacher, an avid gardener and reader, and a devoted admirer of […]