After a diagnosis of MS and the deaths of two good friends, Carlyn was at a crossroads. She wanted to find people like her, but this was in 1997, before the days of social media. She created "connection cards" and discovered the beauty of strangers becoming friends through shared stories. 

You can see the full YouTube video with Carlyn here: https://youtu.be/X_mvKFMbtHA

Carpe Diem Day Blog Post: http://www.carpediemday.com/strangers-to-friends-with-carlyn-shaw/

Strangers to Friends Website: http://strangerstofriends.com/

Strangers to Friends Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangerstofriends