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Stories of hope - hopeful stories of people dealing with disability or illness

About the series

Stories of Hope is a free series of wellbeing interviews. They feature people who are living with, or caring for a family member facing illness or disability. We point to the fact that despite any changes in lifestyle or circumstances, our wellbeing is fully available. Within every story is a message of hope. 

Rachel Furman

woman with sick or disabled child

Despite being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, Rachel has beaten the odds and continued to thrive. She shares how magic and joy are available no matter what life throws at you.

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Angelina Hynes

woman with sick or disabled child

Angelina sensed there was something different about her daughter but no one would listen. 18 months later Zoe was diagnosed with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome.

Angelina speaks about her journey from fear and anger to acceptance and possibility.

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Marina Galan

woman with sick or disabled child

Marina’s 83 year old mother has emphysema. She talks powerfully about the challenges and privilege of supporting her mother during end of life care.

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