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Lior’s Story

When Lior’s two young children were unexpectedly diagnosed with Wolfram syndrome, everything in her life shifted. Now, she’s channeling fear into hope — and calling for urgent support for research that could lead to a cure.

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Cathy Gildenhorn’s Story

Cathy, 69, shares how a late diagnosis of Wolfram syndrome reshaped her independence, fueled her advocacy and inspired her to build community through storytelling.

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Michele L’s Story

Michele L., 58, reflects on the process of getting an accurate diagnosis and the importance of community while living with Wolfram syndrome. 

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Richie Kahn’s Story

Diagnosed at 34 after rapid vision loss, Richie later learned he had the Ashkenazi subtype of Wolfram Syndrome — now he’s helping reshape clinical research to better reflect patient needs.

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Rachel H’s Story

Rachel shares how her diagnosis brought clarity to years of unexplained symptoms, including color blindness and atypical diabetes.

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It Happened to Me

A Rate Disease & Medical Challenges Podcast

Join Beth Glassman and Cathy Gildenhorn as they share their personal medical journeys and talk about life with rare diseases. In this episode, Cathy opens up about her experience living with Wolfram Syndrome. Other episodes feature expert interviews with Dr. Fumihiko Urano and Dr. Sarah Gladstone, who discuss the latest research on Wolfram Syndrome.