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Gabby’s Story

Gabby’s Journey Through Pain, Persistence, and Pancreatitis Getting the Diagnosis My daughter Gabby was just 7 years old when she was first diagnosed with pancreatitis. For weeks, she endured worsening symptoms, including severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and oily stools. Before receiving the correct diagnosis, she was misdiagnosed with [...]

2026-07-06T17:46:08-04:00July 6th, 2026|

Parker’s Story

Parker's Story: Strength Through Every Challenge Parker's journey with hereditary chronic pancreatitis began long before his symptoms became severe. At just five years old, Parker was diagnosed with hereditary chronic pancreatitis caused by a PRSS1 genetic mutation. His diagnosis came only nine months after his twin sister underwent a [...]

2026-06-02T00:23:11-04:00June 2nd, 2026|

Annie’s Story

Annie's Story: Getting Her Childhood Back When Annie was diagnosed with pancreatitis in December 2024, she was just two years old. Looking back, her family believes she had been experiencing symptoms long before that first official diagnosis. At around 18 months old, Annie spent nearly 12 weeks sick, but [...]

2026-06-01T18:38:50-04:00June 1st, 2026|

Kynlee’s Story

My name is Kynlee Al‑Mosawi. I am 19 years old, and from Salt Lake City, Utah. Pancreatic disease has shaped my life in ways I never could have imagined. My journey with chronic pancreatitis (CP) and ansa pancreatica (a rare genetic duct abnormality) has been long, painful, and at times, incredibly isolating. It has made [...]

2026-02-17T12:06:42-05:00February 17th, 2026|

Suzie’s Story – Our Kids’ Journey with Hereditary Pancreatitis

Hi, my name is Suzanne Jurgensen, and I live in McCallsburg, Iowa, with my husband, Aric, and our three amazing children: Sawyer (12), Nolan (6), and Avery (3). All three have hereditary pancreatitis, a rare and painful condition that runs in Aric's family. I thought I understood pancreatitis when I started dating Aric. I [...]

2025-10-30T15:12:13-04:00October 23rd, 2025|

Angie and Joseph’s Story

Mom, Angie, 37, and son, Joseph, 17, have been affected by pancreas disease for nearly their entire lives. They sat down with us at The NPF to share their stories with hopes of reminding others that they are not alone in the fight against pancreas disease and offering hope to all those affected. Thank [...]

2025-08-18T15:04:34-04:00August 18th, 2025|
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