Stories of Hope AZ

5 year, Stage 4 Testicular Cancer Survivor - Matt Ode

In 2016, at age 24 years old, Matt was having minor back pains then other pains began getting worse to the where he wasn't able to walk. He was rushed to the Cleveland Ohio Clinic to do emergency testing after doctors found an 11-centimeter tumor in his small intestines, found to be cancerous and spreading quickly. Matt's journey was far from easy with learning how to walk, do normal functions, and get back to living a normal life again. Matt learned to be vulnerable and be ok with not being ok to cope and heal. Today Matt helps individuals impacted by Cancer live a full life of purpose & impact.

Original release date: Nov. 6th, 2022

 

 

An Act of Kindness Gone Wrong - Norma Trujillo

Norma Trujillo stopped to help an elderly couple and was tragically dragged by a vehicle. She woke months later to discover that she suffered 3rd-degree burns, had multiple broken bones, became a bilateral amputee, lost both of her legs from her waist down, multiple broken bones, the jaw was broken, lost a kidney... leaving her completely shattered in more ways than one. But one thing this tragedy did not do, took her spirit and determination to get back up and live her best life. This story will leave you moved, inspired, and full of Hope.

Original release date : Oct. 19, 2022

 

Living with HIV - On a Quest for a cure with Dorah Dunigan

Dorah Dunigan is 29 a young professional laboratory technologist intern at the prestigious Uganda Virus Research Institute. (Uganda), East Africa. Was orphaned at a young age and living her entire life with HIV, she offers a powerful message of Hope, Strength, and Determination, rooted in Faith As an activist and researcher, she also speaks to the labyrinth of issues related to HIV/AIDS, modern Africa Development, medical research, and women as global citizens

Original release date: Oct. 18, 2022

 

Cancer Survivor Diagnosed with High Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 3 - Lily Taylor

Lily is a cancer survivor today at the age of 8 years old, but at the age of 3, she was diagnosed with high Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in December of 2017. Miss Lily, her dad Brad and I sat down yesterday to talk about Lily's journey and their local Arizona Non-profit organization Lily's Pad Arizona, an organization that provides a safe play space for immuno-compromised kids can play and be kids. Lily is not only the VP of Inspiration at Lily's pad but an inspiration to her peers

Original release date : Oct. 14, 2022

 

Breast Cancer Survivor and Author of Under a Desert Sky - Lynn Hartke

Lynne is a breast cancer survivor, was named a Voice of Hope by the American Cancer Society in 2018 and is the author of Under a Desert Sky: Redefining Hope, Beauty, and Faith in the Hardest Places. Lynne is also a contributing author to nine books with Guideposts Publications and is the creator of Adventure Trackers, an online community for those who like to get outside and experience the beauty of God’s creation.  As a story coach, she helps others share their valuable stories through the workshop, Legacy Story Circle.

 

^{Original release date - Oct.11, 2022}

STAGE 4 CANCER THRIVER - Chuck Keels

Meet Chuck Keels, a stage 4 cancer thriver. We discuss the important role of a caregiver, spouse of a spouse who is walking the active breast cancer journey, the founding of the non-profit organization GetUpAndlive.org and their journey riding a bike across America in 75 days.

^{Original release date: Oct 6, 2022}