Gabrielle

“If I didn’t attend any conferences or link up with others who have experienced this disease, I wouldn’t have understood as much as I did just from my doctors. The organizations like FSIG and NFDF are great organizations to get involved with. They can point you in the right direction on even finding your specialty doctors.”

Gabrielle was diagnosed with Fabry disease at 27, following her father’s diagnosis. Living with Fabry has meant navigating symptoms that can vary widely—even within the same family—affecting aspects of her daily life and the activities she loves most, like time at the beach.​
Her experience in patient communities and organizations became transformative, giving her not only practical guidance but also a sense of belonging. It inspired her to give back and stay actively engaged, a commitment shared with her father.​
Today, as she looks ahead with her husband, Gabrielle carries hope for the future and the possibility of building a family with greater confidence and clarity, supported by scientific progress.​