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# Saving dylan

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Only 18 people in the world have this rare disease - an Irish 3-year-old is one

It is estimated that there are over 6,000 rare diseases in existence in Ireland impacting an estimated 300,000-plus children and adults.

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Mar 1st 2016, 6:10 AM

Dylan's parents hope this video will save their little boy's life

Children with the toddler’s condition rarely reach their tenth birthday.

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Apr 26th 2015, 8:26 PM