Actress, Candice Accola is giving a voice to Lyme Disease. Accola stars as Caroline Forbes on The CW’s hit television show, “The Vampire Diaries.” After high school, Accola’s childhood friend Teri suddenly became very ill after contracting Lyme Disease. When Accola learned of this, she did not know much about Lyme. Accola said she thought, “Oh, well, I […]
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Dr. Lori Wilson is asking friends, family and fellow persons living with chronic illness to vote for her cousin, Susan Kohn. Susan is a finalist in a Sears contest, as a result of her husband’s submission of a video. Lori wrote: My cousin, Susan Kohn, was diagnosed with Lupus earlier this year. Before […]
Economist from Barcelona, Spain, Eve Caballé has been living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for several years. She is the author of Desaparecida: Una vida rota por la Sensibilidad Química Múltiple (Missing: A life broken by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) and her personal blog, No Fun for those with various environmental condition. Below is a news story about Eva and her husband: […]
Part 1, 2 & 3 of Mystery Diagnosis, episode called The Woman Whose Legs Turned Black. Story about Dr. Diane Dike. Diane’s story is captivating and what she has done with her life in the midst of illness is inspiring. Diane is the Founder of Second Chance with Saving Grace, an organization that reaches out […]
Clay Walker was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1996. Since then, he has founded the organization, Band Against MS. Visit Band Against MS: www.BandAgainstMS.org “Clay Walker was diagnosed more than a decade ago with Multiple Sclerosis. He and his band play on and fight on. The stud of a country star recently chatted about his […]
Bret Michaels is a singer and musician, best known for being the front man for the rock band Poison. Michaels has recently gone solo with his album, “Custom Built.” Michaels was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 6 years old. He has lived a very busy and full life despite the diabetes, but has […]
Trace Adkins began campaigning for awareness about food allergies when they discovered his daughter lives with them. His focus is to help people understand the seriousness of anaphylaxis reactions to foods. Visit Trace’s site at www.TraceAdkins.com “Country music star and spokesperson for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, www.foodallergy.org, Trace Adkins and The Doctors spread […]
Enjoy Kathy Buckley, Comedienne, Actress and Motivational Speaker [who happens to be hearing impaired]. Incredible story of perseverance and triumph. She will make you laugh so hard, you will need a nurse to stitch you up! Visit Kathy’s website at www.KathyBuckley.com Video Found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/officialkathybuckley RELATED STORIES ON IDA Actor Gary Busey Wins 40K […]
Ed Hearn – Former Professional Baseball Player, Speaker and Author of Conquering Life’s Curves. Ed Hearn’s very promising baseball career came to a sudden halt with a shoulder injury. Less than 6 months later, he was diagnosed with three potentially life threatening health conditions, followed by three kidney transplants! Ed understands what it is like […]
The NEPHCURE Foundation raises money for reasearch and awareness for two potentially devastating kidney diseases, Nephrotic Syndrome and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Ed Hearn is a former professional baseball player for the NY Mets who has had 3 kidney transplants. Ed Hearn’s Website: www.EdHearn.com NephCure’s Website: www.NephCure.org Video Found Here: http://www.youtube.com/user/DFTaudioVisual Video Found Here: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBot9th
In 2005, Sherri Connell received the Inspiration Award from Hal O’Leary and the Colorado Rockies. Sherri used to sing and dance in musicals, act in commercials, model in fashion shows, cheerlead and more. However, in 1991, she lost her career, home and horse due to very serious illnesses that cause her to need daily care. Sherri was a […]
Amy lives with Lupus. She reaches out to others to help them better understand what she and many others feel and go through. The video creates a visual picture of her life. “I do not own this song or lyrics.. Its Imogen Heap’s “The Moment I said It” This video is about my experience with […]
AmazingGrace160 is an incredible young lady living with Dysautonomia/POTS. Here she shares what she has gone through in her recent hospital stay to fight for her life. “In 2008 I was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome/ Dysautonomia although I had symptoms since 2005 due to Guillain-Barre syndrome (paralysis). Recently my dysautonomia has turned into […]
Kyli is an amazing young lady who, like many with invisible disabilities, had a hard time getting people to take her symptoms seriously. Here is her story about getting a diagnosis. “Note: Please remember no 2 POTS patients are alike. Please do not let my story discourage you in any way. Some people find treatment […]
AmazingGrace160 is a courageous young lady living with Dysautonomia/POTS. Like many, to look at her on a normal day, you would never know she is extremely ill. Here she shares a bit from behind the scenes of what she is going through. Video Found at: http://www.youtube.com/user/AmazingGrace160
Dr. Ferrante lives with Dysautonomia/POTS. She was a very successful doctor before the onset of this debilitating illness. Her research is now focused on her illness and helping others who live with this disorder. “First chapter of my book, written while bedridden and in/out of the hospital over time. I look at this book and […]
A story about Dr. Margaret’s mysterious illness and her determination do research and spread awareness. News story by LATV News. Dr. Ferrante now dedicates her life to helping others with Dysautonomia/POTS. “Dysautonomia ME validation real disease unknown frustrating frustration suicide depression wheelchair walker cane naps rest hydration low blood volume eat more salt not intended […]
Dr. Diane Dike is a woman who led a very active life, but it all came to a hault when she suddenly developed a rare disease called Cryoglobulinemia. Although she is in a great amount of pain, her life’s mission is to reach out to others who are suffering. She and her service dog, Gracie, […]
A young girl expresses what she and many of her friends experience with Lyme Disease as teens. “This is a video I made with some friends about teens with lyme. I have had lyme since 2005 and since then it has become part of my everday life and left me in the hospital many nights.” heyyitsvic […]
This endearing video captures the vivacious Victoria before Lyme Disease and her battle with this very serious infection. “This is a short film I made about my very ill cousin, she has been sick with Lyme disease for over 3 years. Please show your support by sharing this video with everyone you can, and raise […]