Meet the incredible people who live with porphyria

Meet Kasey, CEP Warrior
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Meet Kasey, CEP Warrior

Kasey was diagnosed with Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP) at just three weeks old. After years of surgeries and liver failure, she received a life-saving transplant. Read her powerful story.

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Meet Justin, CEP Warrior
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Meet Justin, CEP Warrior

Meet Justin, a Nebraska father and husband living with Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP). Discover his lifelong journey from childhood diagnosis through managing severe sun sensitivity, scarring, and vision loss, to building a family and finding purpose in advocacy.

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Meet Fide, CEP Warrior
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Meet Fide, CEP Warrior

Diagnosed with Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP) as a baby, Fide Mirón shares her lifelong battle with pain, loss, and resilience—and how she turned her suffering into advocacy for others living with rare diseases.

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Meet Aida, CEP Warrior
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Meet Aida, CEP Warrior

Read Aida's powerful story of living with CEP in Iran. From wheelchair use to finding hope through art, her journey is one of resilience and strength. Discover how she turns pain into beauty.

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Meet Maria, CEP Warrior
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Meet Maria, CEP Warrior

Meet Maria, a 6-year-old battling Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP). Discover her story of resilience and the challenges of this rare disease that forces her to avoid sunlight.

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Share your story!

Your story has the power to:

  • Create a sense of belonging and mutual support within the porphyria community

  • Raise awareness and understanding of porphyria among healthcare providers and the public

  • Reduce feelings of isolation and challenge the stigma often associated with a porphyria diagnosis

  • Offer hope, guidance and inspiration who may be facing similar challenges

We’re here to support you in telling your story, in your own voice. Stories will be featured on UPA’s social media channels, website, and in our newsletter.

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