Manchester Arena Bomb: Stories of Hope

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Katie Thistleton meets survivors Jenny Howarth and Rob Grew and discuss healing at the Wonkey Donkey Sanctuary in Yorkshire. Jenny runs the sanctuary with her family.

Jenny’s two aunties were waiting for Jenny and were seriously injured in the foyer at the concert. Rob – who has some first aid training - and her aunts paths crossed that night and now, Jenny finally gets to say thank you for their lives being saved.

You will hear eye witness accounts, details of mental and physical health, post-traumatic stress and guilt. A list of organisations that can provide help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Manchester.

Producers: Sara Dumbell, Andy Bell, Kate Squire.

Editors: Andy Bell, Liam Bradford.

Online producer: Rachael Smith.

Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

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