With out the DBAF I would not be connected to others that have Diamond Blackfan Anemia. The DBAF has saved my life by educating me on what I need to do to combat this rare illness.

Out of my way DBA!

After finally getting the right diagnosis, Samnang is surviving and thriving in Cambodia.

I will not let DBA define me, I will let it strengthen me.

We hope for an easier life, until then we are grateful for each day together.

He’s living on borrowed blood and we take one day at a time.

DBA is a part of who I am… it does not define me nor will it stand in the way of my hopes and dreams.

Sometimes I feel like the odd one out, restricted by DBA. I just have to keep reminding myself that God wouldn’t bless me with this challenge if He didn’t think I could handle it. I don’t let DBA define me, I try to defy DBA.

We are hopeful that a cure will be discovered soon so that our son doesn’t have to endure pokes and disruptions and can feel good all the time – isn’t that what every child deserves?

“Out of difficulties grow miracles.” – Jean de La Breyere