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Cyndy Huygens
In a Split Second
Without warning, on April 24, 2003 our family's journey in life was changed forever. This day started out as any other day...
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Rhea Dyck
Not a Typical Day
My story begins in Prince George on a typcical fall day in October that was quite cold and grey. I got up early, as I did every morning.
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John Westhaver
Rich in Life and Love
You don't grow up dreaming to be a burn survivor, rather you may have dreamed of being a teacher, fire fighter or police officer. You don't grow up dreaming of it, it just happens.
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Rachael McNeil
We Are Not Alone
Sitting here today, thinking about my story for the first time in a long time, I realize how amazing it is how much one person can really endure, on so many levels - mainly emotional.
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Keith Barker
Effects on the Family
Sometimes there is a bit more to a burn survivor’s story than just being a burn survivor going through life, with physical and emotional scars.
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Cindy Thomsen
Gifts of Courage and Faith
My story is different, in the way that I was bacterially 'burned'. I contracted bacterial pneumococcal septicemia from somewhere.
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Katie Couse
Beauty from the Ashes
I had an amazing childhood. I grew up in a small town in Alberta with my parents and two siblings. Money was tight, but I didn’t know it at the time. We would go swimming every Saturday evening...
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Glynn Williams
One Day at a Time
In May of 2001 I was working as a cook in our family restaurant, when I was carrying a reservoir of hot deep fryer oil...
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Sandra St. Pierre
A Journey of Healing and Acceptance
My name is Sandra. I'm forty-seven years old, married and a mother of three terrific teenagers. On November 1, 2007 I put out a fire that started on the stove...
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Carol Lewis
Learning Inner Acceptance
I guess in some ways I was fortunate that my accident happened at such a young age that I really don't know life without "scars". You see I was 13 months old when my accident happened...
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Ilyambabazi Sebyeza
Strength Through Life's Journey
Hi, my name is Ilyambabazi Sebyeza and I am a burn survivor. Four years ago I was injured in a fire accident...
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Don Schwartz
Living Life to the Fullest
Whenever you really think your life is hard, and you’re feeling sorry for yourself, you just need to look at someone else who has really had a challenge...
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Jane Calder
Inspiration To Take A Chance
When I was three, my brothers and I were in front of the fireplace playing airplanes just after our communal bath.
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Johnny Hansen
Coming Full Circle
From athlete to burn survivor, to athlete once more…
My story started three years ago when I decided to get healthy.
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Tyler Cairns
One Decision That Can Make a Difference
My story starts as a very energetic, inquisitive and adventurous little four year old, without a care in the world and a smile on my face ear to ear!
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Peter Wiebe
Perseverence and Hard Work
I was a career electrician with full accreditation prior to my accident 10 years ago.
I was working as an on-site consultant for another electrical contractor in Kelowna. I was subjected to a massive arc flash/arc blast that very nearly took my life.
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Heidi Cave
A Life Worth Living
I believe in living from the heart. I believe that there is always room for more. I believe in a purpose and a plan for our lives. I believe in good and God and a bright side. I believe in the support of people that love you. I believe that without hope there is little to live for.
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Roland Wuschke
A Ride That Changed My Life
Father’s Day is special to most of us and I am no exception.
My eldest daughter had been house sitting a few miles from my house, and asked me to join her for a Father’s Day dinner. Following a wonderful dinner, glass of wine and good conversation it was time for me to leave.
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Thomas Bernard
Stand Strong
At the tender age of 12 years my life changed forever.
In the early hours of March 27, 1977
I was awakened by my dog to find the house engulfed in smoke along with the sounds of windows blowing out.
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Patti Hengstler
Living with Intention
Many people in this world have lived through tragedy whether directly or indirectly. To me, the stories shared of courage and determination are always so fascinating, touching and most definitely inspiring.
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Janice Sigfusson
More Than One Family
I wish I was a great storywriter but writing this first line seems difficult as I find it hard to write about myself, as many of you might understand.
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Kristy Storey
Finding a Unique Perspective
The day started out like any other Spring morning. A bright blue sky with hanging scattered clouds and a slight chill in the air. Rewind to 1988 – May 16th to be exact.
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Murray Greissel
Opening Doors.
Hello, my name is Murray Greissel and many of you will have either read my story in ‘New Beginnings’ . . .
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Gwen Linski
My Story
My name is Gwen. We all have one story that is entrenched deep within our souls.
This is my story.
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Karen Bond
My Beautiful Mask
My name is Karen. A few years ago, something happened to me that completely changed my life forever. This is my story.
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