The journey to DARUMA
John W Lawson’s journey after losing both hands in a devastating accident has been shaped by resilience, reinvention, and determination. Today he advocates for authentic representation, and more inclusive pathways within the film and television industry.
Read MoreBeating the Odds
Fernando’s recovery from a life-threatening brain haemorrhage has been marked by resilience and rebuilding his independence against overwhelming odds. Today he shares his story openly, and encourages more compassionate conversations around recovery, trauma, and mental health.
Read MoreRegaining my Independence
Helen’s sight loss journey has been far from easy, but her story of rebuilding her independence is one of resilience and hope too. Today she is proud to work for the charity Vision Support, and to advocate for better, more compassionate pathways for people living with sight loss.
Read MoreIs Anyone Else out There? - In conversation with Vanessa O'Rourke
Vanessa shares both her long and difficult journey to an Addison’s disease diagnosis, and how this led her to become a powerful advocate in the community, sharing her story to support others and to show them that they’re truly not alone.
Read MoreYour Condition Doesn’t Define You - But It Will Shape You - In conversation with Oliver Bromley
Oliver shares how a recent experience of discrimination set him on a journey towards becoming an advocate for people with visible differences. Through sharing his story publicly, and talking about how his condition Neurofibromatosis type 1 has shaped his life, he has been able to share his message widely, that we should all strive to “fill the world with love and be kind.”
Read MoreIt’s Not Perfect - In conversation with Yvonne Diaz
Yvonne shares her journey from an unexpected IV ALK+ lung cancer diagnosis to finding effective targeted therapy. She describes how she has had to learn to embrace a new normal, a life lived with cancer. We explore what drove her to co-found Oncogene Cancer Research, whose mission is to advocate, educate, and empower others facing oncogene-driven cancers.
Read MoreTaking it a Day at a Time - In conversation with Keisha and Laura
Keisha and her mum Laura have been through a lot in recent years - missed diagnoses, a life-saving bone marrow transplant, and a long recovery. Now rebuilding life together with their family, they talk to us about focussing on hope, finding strength where they can and taking each day as it comes.
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