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Beth@NIH 2: Admission day

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I woke up feeling a lot brighter and set off to the hospital to be admitted at 7.15am. It is only a 2 minute walk to the hospital from the lodge and I get the feeling you are supposed to … Continue reading →

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Beth@NIH 1: 4,000 miles and 3 countries in 24 hours

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I set off on my travels to the NIH. Armed with my pink bags and my white cane I set off in a taxi to the airport. Once I got there I though I wouldn’t need any assistance from the … Continue reading →

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Beth’s introduction

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Beth Dawes

I was diagnosed with aniridia at 3 months old as I wouldn’t open themnfor the Dr when he did my checks just after I was born. In those days genetic testing wasn’t as advance and I was screened for Wilms … Continue reading →

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