Meet Jo Kaur and Richie DiGeorge, parents of Riaan, a vibrant 5-year-old boy who has Cockayne syndrome, a rare and debilitating genetic disease. In this podcast episode, Riaan's parents take listeners on an emotional journey through their lives. They reflect on their darkest days, their resilience, their small victories and their enduring hope.
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💜 To learn more about the Riaan Research Initiative, visit the foundation's website at: riaanresearch.org.
Follow Riaan's journey on Instagram and Facebook: @riaanresearch
💜 Cockayne diseases resources and support
National Initiative for Cockayne Syndrome
The Cockayne Syndrome Foundation
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Translational Institute for Molecular Therapeutics at UMass Chan Medical School
Viljem Julijan Association for Children with Rare Diseases
Private Facebook Support Group for Families:
🔗 Share Riaan's story and build awareness using the following hashtags: #RareDiseasesRealS
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