Throughout April, we’ll be sharing community stories from around the world: moments of honesty, resilience, vulnerability, humour, fatigue, hope, and everything in between. These voices offer something medical facts alone can’t: insight into what it truly means to live with Fabry and the many different ways people carry it.
Whether your unique strength is persistence, creativity, asking for help, setting boundaries, showing tenderness, surviving hard days, or simply continuing, you are part of this story.
Throughout April, community members will share real moments from their lives.
Meet them here:

Hi, I’m Jireh! After surviving two strokes and receiving a Fabry Disease diagnosis at 30, I’ve learned that my story is defined by grace, not my condition. I’m leaning into the promise that there is always a reason to hope and a purposeful future ahead. As Romans 12:12 says, I am “joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.” Every day is a gift, and I’m walking into my tomorrow with strength and faith.
My unique strength is my faith!
Instagram: @jireh.recaps

Hi, I’m Munique Slongo, a public speaker, writer, and advocate living with Fabry disease. I care deeply about honest conversations, meaningful human connection, and bringing visibility to experiences that too often remain unseen. Fabry is a rare genetic condition that affects every part of my body, bringing constant pain, fatigue, and challenges that are often invisible to the world around me. Living with it has shaped the way I observe life, people, and the quiet strength required to keep moving forward. I am the creator of Lady Fabry, an advocacy project dedicated to giving voice to the lived reality of rare disease. Through writing, public speaking, and storytelling, I work to translate these experiences beyond clinical language and into something human, understandable, and real. My hope is simple: that by speaking openly about these realities, we help build a world where rare disease patients are no longer invisible, and where their lives are met with understanding, dignity, and respect.
”Fabry disease lives in my genes. But it does not get to write my story. My voice does.” – Lady Fabry (Munique Slongo)
Instagram: @ladyfabryinternational & @ladyfabryedoencasraras

Hi, I am Taylor, Fabry is not only a part of my life, but one of my biggest passions. I am always ready to speak out for myself and others if needed. Because even if our voices shake, it matters more than we may realize.
Instagram: @friendswithfabry

Hi, I am Olivia ! I was officially diagnosed with Fabry disease in 2023, but experienced symptoms for several years prior. Before my diagnosis I served in the army and had a career in finance. I’ve been on enzyme replacement therapy for almost a year. I am currently living in Michigan with my husband, son and dog. I spend spends most of my time focusing on my health and taking care of my one-year-old son. I am hoping to use my experience to spread awareness and advocate for females and veterans with Fabry.
Instagram: @myfabrylife
Join our Online Fabry Café
In addition to the campaign, we’re hosting a gentle Online Fabry Café, a relaxed space to connect with others in the community.
No slides. No formal agenda. Just connection.
📅 Date: April 9th, 2026
⏰ Time: 5pm-6pm CET
🔗 Link: Register here
Come as you are. You’re welcome to share, listen, ask questions, or simply be there. If Fabry has felt isolating lately, this is a soft place to land even for a few minutes.
This space is intended for people living with Fabry and those closely connected to the community, including caregivers, family, and friends
Let’s make April a month of visibility, community, and shared strength in all its forms.
What is your unique strength?
Share using #YourUniqueFabryStrength #FabryAwarenessMonth2026