Laois Woman Celebrates 41st Birthday Battling Rare Genetic Disorder

Emma has recessive dystrophic EB.

A Laois woman is celebrating beating the current life expectancy with a severe genetic disorder. 

Abbeyleix's Emma Fogarty is the longest-surviving person battling recessive dystrophic EB. 

She is celebrating her 41st birthday, having received over 2,000 birthday wishes compiled in a book. 

Last October, Emma marked her 40th birthday by taking part in the Irish Life Dublin Marathon alongside Colin Farrell, who pushed her for the final 4km.  

Ms Fogarty says she's trying to look at the bright side of the challenges she faces: 

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