Welcome to Together We Thrive: A Collection of Support Resources for Youth Patients! This initiative helps you find support for living with a long-term health condition.
Our Mission
Growing up with health condition can feel lonely. It’s not always easy to find help. Together We Thrive wants to change that. We are sharing resources made just for youth patients– giving you the tools and confidence you need.
Our Story
Natalia Bartlomowicz started this website because she cares deeply about young patients. She was diagnosed with a rare condition when she was only one year old. She knows how tough it can be growing up with health challenges. As she grew up, she wanted advice and support– but most resources were for parents, not kids. So she created Together We Thrive— to create a space where young patients can find support made just for them.
The Elliott Lab
With the help of the Elliott Lab at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Natalia is now bringing her idea to life. Led by Dr. Alison Elliott, their lab works to improve genetic testing, discover the causes of rare diseases, and support families managing health challenges. Their goal is to provide answers, resources, and support to empower youth and their families in their medical journeys.
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