Kuya Kim shares battle with rare disease

Kim Atienza, more popularly known as Kuya Kim, revealed in an Instagram post his current battle with a rare disease.

In line with “Rare Disease Day”, Kuya Kim told his followers that he was diagnosed with a “rare but serious” autoimmune disorder called Guillan-Barre Syndrome.

Despite this, Kuya Kim said that he feels better now and extended his gratitude toward his doctors who took care of him during his treatment.

Kuya Kim posted the update to help create awareness on rare diseases. He said that unlike him, some people, especially children, are not able to recover from their illnesses.

Today, the last day of February is celebrated as Rare Disease Day. I’m sharing this as a way of helping create awareness for rare diseases. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but serious autoimmune disorder. God worked his miracle through the doctors who looked after me. I’m now doing great. Some aren’t as lucky. There are patients, especially kids in the Philippines who suffer from various rare disease. Let’s help them live better lives. If you’re interested in helping contact the Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders at [email protected] #rarediseaseday #rarediseases #careforrareph Photo credit Val Pineda of Silverlinings Photography

A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza) on Feb 28, 2018 at 1:32am PST

Many of Kuya Kim’s supporters were surprised after learning about his condition.

The host known for the catchphrase “weather weather lang”, suddenly left the noontime show It’s Showtime, giving televiewers no clear reason why.

A privilege to observe the critically endangered tamaraw in the wild! #matanglawinsampungtaonna #sorryposapaAbs @matanglawintv

A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza) on Mar 2, 2018 at 1:40am PST

Alam niyo ba na nagsimula ang pangangaroling sa wikang Espanol lamang? #twelvetriviasforchristmas #triviatimewithkuyakim

A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza) on Dec 19, 2017 at 2:07am PST

My Savannah cat for #weatherweatherlang tonight. Salamat sa BENGAL BREW CAT CAFE Araneta Center, Cubao @worldsbestpetcafe @bengalbrew_wolfandbear

A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza) on Nov 27, 2017 at 3:02am PST

Saint Bernard, 1 year old pa lang! #weatherweatherlang salamat @rosmarscagerestaurant

A post shared by Kuya Kim (@kuyakim_atienza) on Nov 29, 2017 at 2:59am PST

Currently, Kuya Kim still serves as the resident weather anchor of TV Patrol in ABS-CBN Channel 2.