Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

“What If Vasculitis Stops Me From Becoming a Mother?”

When Samantha was diagnosed with GPA vasculitis in her 20s in 2005, she had one big question: Will I be able to become a mom? At the time, there was no research into vasculitis and pregnancy and, so, she and her husband were left with only one choice: try and…...

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Championing Vasculitis Victories: Art Diaz’s Choice to Advocate

Art Diaz, who’s living with vasculitis, doesn’t want you to feel sorry for him. But that doesn’t mean he’s not going to talk about what it means to live with a rare autoimmune disease. In fact, Art has been committed to raising awareness so that people living with vasculitis are…...

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“Fatherhood is My Driving Force.” Greg Patterson’s Vasculitis Story

When Greg’s two daughters were just old enough to run, they started doing races together. First one-milers, then two. It became a life-long shared adventure – until he got vasculitis. Today, it’s his daughters who are his fuel, helping him find joy and connection right here, on the race course…...

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She Came. She Saw. She Loved. Tatum Hopper’s Family Celebrates Her Life

Tatum Hopper was “the kind of sunshine that is good for the soul.” She was a new mom to her beloved Penny and a human who believed deeply in kindness. After her passing from vasculitis, Tatum’s husband and parents shared her story with us–their lessons, their love, and her light....

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A Patient’s Perspective: Roadblocks to Care Must be Addressed

Jane had worked in public policy and advocacy her entire career, including her current role as a senior policy analyst for a large health care association. But when she was diagnosed with vasculitis, she started thinking about health policy not just from a professional perspective, but a personal one. Living…...

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