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Pyroxd1 and the Path Forward: A Rare Disease, a Life-Saving Lesson & a Mission to Help Others- Maria + Matt's Story (246)

Pyroxd1 and the Path Forward: A Rare Disease, a Life-Saving Lesson & a Mission to Help Others- Maria + Matt's Story (246)

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 "What we realized was that rare isn't as rare as we think—there are so many of us out here searching for answers, fighting for our kids, and trying to make a difference."- Maria Granados We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor for this episode, Gebauer PainEase®. We are pleased to provide more information about this product, and we invite you to learn more by visiting their website. What if a simple miscommunication in the hospital could have cost your child their life? For Maria and Matt Granados, parents of a daughter with Pyroxd1, that terrifying moment led to a groundbreaking realization—and a mission to help other families facing rare diseases. In this powerful episode, we dive into: ✅ The challenges of diagnosing and living with Pyroxd1, a rare neuromuscular condition ✅ A near-fatal hospital mistake that could have changed everything ✅ How they turned their personal struggles into Take Part Foundation, a nonprofit funding rare disease research ✅ The power of storytelling, advocacy, and community for families navigating the unknown Maria and Matt's story is one of resilience, innovation, and advocacy, proving that "rare is more common than you think." Whether you're a rare disease parent, medical professional, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Timestamps & Key Topics ⏱️ [00:00] – Episode Intro Welcome to today's episode featuring Maria & Matt Granados Why raising awareness for Pyroxd1 is so important ⏱️ [01:00] – Meet Maria & Matt Their family's journey: married 9 years, three kids, and an entrepreneurial spirit How flexibility in work became essential for parenting a child with complex medical needs ⏱️ [03:00] – The Start of Their Rare Disease Journey Pregnancy and early signs something was different with Natalie The challenges of getting doctors to take concerns seriously Being told "don't worry" for a year—while their instincts said otherwise ⏱️ [09:00] – The Thanksgiving Hospital Crisis That Changed Everything Natalie's sudden health decline and emergency hospitalization The shocking realization that hospitals don't share medical records effectively How a simple website they built saved Natalie's life by preventing a life-threatening medication error ⏱️ [13:00] – Turning Their Experience Into a Mission How their frustration with the system led them to found Take Part Foundation Why families need access to their child's full medical history The power of self-advocacy in rare disease care ⏱️ [24:00] – What Is Pyroxd1? Understanding This Rare Condition A breakdown of what Pyroxd1 is and how it affects the body The difficulty of finding a diagnosis and why many families go undiagnosed ⏱️ [30:00] – The Reality of Rare Disease Research & "Death Valley" Funding The shocking truth: 95% of rare diseases have no FDA-approved treatment Why promising research often stalls due to lack of funding How Take Part Foundation provides grants to researchers in need ⏱️ [38:00] – How Take Part Helps Families Get Genetic Testing Many families can't afford genetic testing—so Take Part is filling the gap The impact of a diagnosis on getting insurance coverage for therapies and equipment ⏱️ [44:00] – Strengthening Their Marriage Through the Rare Disease Journey The emotional toll of raising a medically complex child The mindset shift that saved their marriage: "If Natalie's not offended, I don't need to be offended." The importance of seeing doctors as humans, too ⏱️ [50:00] – Let Your Fight Shine: A Message for Other Rare Parents Maria's beautiful perspective on embracing the fight instead of hiding it Why advocacy is the most powerful tool rare disease parents have ⏱️ [52:00] – Where to Find Maria & Matt + How to Support Take Part Foundation How to get involved, donate, or apply for support Why storytelling is a crucial part of the rare disease journey Final words of encouragement for other families Resources & Links 📌 Learn More About Pyroxd1 & Take Part Foundation: www.take-part.org📥 Apply for Genetic Testing Support: Take Part Foundation Resources (Coming Soon!) 📲 Follow Take Part on Instagram: @TakePartFoundation 🎧 Listen to more episodes: Child Life On Call Share Your Thoughts! Did you find this week's episode helpful? We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below or tag us on social media. 🎙️ Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review—it helps more families find these helpful conversations! 🔗 Follow us on Instagram:@childlifeoncall 📩 Contact us: Lyndsey Fedorko ❤️ Ready to make hospital visits and medical journeys easier for your family? With SupportSpot, you get instant access to expert child life tips, emotional support, and resources right at your fingertips. For the next 7 days, try it FREE and discover how this app ...
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