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Surviving fifteen years with rare, rapid-aging syndrome Progeria

August 11th, 2012 by Sherbien Dacalanio
Sherbien Dacalanio
Quezon city, Philippines, Asia
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Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
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Rochelle and her friends.
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Rochelle taking care of her 6 month old sister while she's on the way to see Dr. Imelda Banting of Project Michelangelo.
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Rochelle taking care of her six-month old sister while she's on the way to see Dr. Imelda Banting of Project Michelangelo, an independent organization that helps youth in need and youth with life-threatening illnesses.
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Rochelle taking care of her 6 month old sister while she's on the way to see Dr. Imelda Banting of Project Michelangelo.
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Dr. Imelda Banting checking up the vital signs of Rochelle. She noticed that Rochelle has fast heartbeat.
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Dr. Imelda Banting checks Rochelle's vital signs during the visit. She noticed that Rochelle has a fast heart beat.
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Dr. Imelda Banting checking up the vital signs of Rochelle. She noticed that Rochelle has fast heartbeat.Dr. Imelda Banting checking up the vital signs of Rochelle. She noticed that Rochelle has fast heartbeat.
Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
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Dr. Imelda Banting checking up the vital signs of Rochelle. She noticed that Rochelle has fast heartbeat.
Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
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Dr. Imelda Banting checking up the vital signs of Rochelle. She noticed that Rochelle has fast heartbeat.
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Rochelle is experiencing rheumatism lately.
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Rochelle is experiencing rheumatism lately.
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Rochelle is experiencing rheumatism lately.
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Lifespan of kids with progeria is. 13 - 15 years only. But Rochelle is trying to survive 15.
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Rochelle playing with her 6 months old sister.
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Rochelle playing with her 6 months old sister.
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Rochelle playing with her six-month old sister.
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Rochelle playing with her 6 months old sister.
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
  • Surviving fifteen years with rare rapidaging syndrome Progeria
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Rochelle Pondare is one of only two reported youths in the Philippines affected by Progeria, a rare genetic disease that manifests as rapid aging. Rigid check up to monitor her health is recommended to prolong her life.

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Quezon city, Philippines, Asia
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