You are an IgG4!Warrior
Living with a rare disease isn’t easy — but our IgG4Warriors! remind us every day that we are not alone.
You are an IgG4!Warrior
Living with a rare disease isn’t easy — but our IgG4Warriors! remind us every day that we are not alone.
What makes an IgG4!Warrior?
Whether you’re living with IgG4-RD, caring for someone who is, or advocating for awareness, your strength and story matter.
This space is dedicated to showcasing the courage, compassion, and community spirit that defines the IgG4-RD journey.
Kim McMinnville - Oregon
I am an IgG4Warrior! because I battle an invisible, ever changing opponent each day.
Alex
I am an IgG4Warrior! because I face the unknown with courage by showing up for my body, my healing, and my hope—day after day.
Dr. Jone Stone - Mount Asahidake in Hokkaido, Japan
Delighted to strike an IgG4Warrior! pose from atop Mount Asahidake in Hokkaido, Japan. Following several productive days of meeting with IgG4-RD physician colleagues in Tokyo.
Hany EL-SAADANY - Cairo Egypt
I am an IgG4Warrior! because From the early beginning,since 2012, the interest in IgG4 -RD started in following the updates of diagnosis and treatment of the disease, then the research in different areas of the disease manifestations and management, then joining the IgG4ward Foundation to be a part of the global community and a representative of the Egyptian community and also a caregiver and a specalized doctor at the sametime in IgG4 -RD.
Dr. Motohisa Yamamoto - Tokyo, Japan
A dedicated IgG4Warrior! Physician
Shelby- Birmingham, Alabama
I’m an IgG4Warrior!, a nurse, mom of two wonderful kids, wife, and soon to be nurse practitioner. I refuse to let this disease define me instead, I breathe life into others, support those on the same path, and turn my struggle into strength to heal, uplift, and inspire.
Andy, Enfield - Connecticut
I am an IgG4Warrior! because I have no choice and I am fully vested in the positive progression in this disease moving forward for those who have not yet been diagnosed.
Tristan Enfield - Connecticut
I am an IgG4Warrior! because I am a kid of someone who has IgG4-related disease.
Marco - Kathmandu, Nepal
I am an IgG4Warrior! because I am doing my best every day to shed light on IgG4-RD. Here I brought it to the top of the world!
Eric Wu
Living with IgG4-RD Read Eric's story here: http://bit.ly/47ooc82
Katharine - Connecticut River, Suffield, Connecticut
I am an IgG4Warrior! Because I am the wife and caregiver of my husband who lives with IgG4-related disease, standing beside him through the daily challenges and triumphs this disease brings. As the Director of Patient Advocacy for IgG4ward!, I also stand beside each of you—advocating, educating, and raising awareness to ensure no one faces this journey alone.
Marlene - Burlington, Vermont
am an IgG4Warrior! because I choose strength, healing, and life every single day.
Robert - Lincoln, New Hampshire
I am an IgG4Warrior! because despite living with IgG4, I keep on going. This was taken from my 3 day traverse along the Franconia ridge of the White Mountains.
Dedicated IgG4Warrior! Physicians
From L to R: Back: Dr.Shigeyuki Kawa, Matsumoto, Japan; Dr. Motohisa Yamamoto, Tokyo, Japan; Dr.Kenji Notohara, Okayama, Japan; Front: Dr. Mitsuhiro Kawano, Kanazawa, Japan; Dr. Hisanori Umehara, Kyoto, Japan; Dr. Takako Saeki, Nagaoka, Japan
Lindsey - Austin, Texas
I am an IgG4Warrior! I am an IgG4Warrior because while my body is fighting itself, I fight to maintain a good quality of life despite IgG4-RD.
Kim - Infusion Center, Oregon
With strength and courage, Kim shows she’s an IgG4Warrior! as she receives infusion treatment for IgG4-RD.
Dr. John Stone - Kennebunkport, Maine
Has dedicated his life to improving care and understanding of IgG4-RD — and we’re proud to call him an IgG4Warrior. Join him and others in raising awareness and building hope
