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Shannon Stratton

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Rare Disease Health Leader Shannon Stratton Shannon Stratton is an artist and research administrator who was born with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia and diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at 18. Instead of letting illness define her, Shannon chose to redefine what it meant to live with it. She has become a passionate advocate and has worked with numerous non-profits in the Boston area on disability advocacy.

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Shannon believes that laughter is great medicine; one of her mottos is “just to keep from crying, I laugh”. She uses humor and levity to share her story about living with XLH and Rheumatoid Arthritis in a light and relatable way. She hopes that her willingness to be vulnerable, open and transparent inspires people to confront their own adversities with courage.

You can find Shannon on Instagram, and Facebook.