Filmaker Joe Capozzi is here to break the silence about child abuse and sexual molestation, and to share how he has channeled his suffering to open up the conversation for other victims.

Be inspired and be empowered by the amazing Sydney Gill @sydney_gill who is here to share her powerful story. Sydney was diagnosed at age 15 with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, following a broken collar bone that led to the discovery of an extra rib causing pain and pressure on her nerves. Moving through the experience of multiple surgeries in the US and Canada, Sydney has formed a hopeful and realistic outlook for rising through the difficulties and finding hope and joy through her empowered approach.  

 

 

A mountaineering adventurer who lost 70% of her vision after a traumatic brain injury in 2014 has now come to see her world with more clarity than ever before.

Learn more abut Jill's work at mountainsofmymind.com.

Are you or a loved one facing a trying loss and/or navigating grief? Audrey White is a grief coach who is here to help you pave a path from pain to peace. She shares her own personal journey with extreme tragedy and loss, to help all of the Risers & Thrivers to benefit from her experience and expertise.    As a young woman myself who had once faced the words of a 2 month terminal prognosis at just 36 years old and with 2 babies in tow (11.5 bonus years ago and counting) all I wanted was for my nearest and dearest to live their brightest and richest lives ahead, if that prognosis had come true.   Honour your loved one by truly "living" today in every way you can ...and learn the tools to start walking your path from pain to peace.

Risers and thrivers: Be inspired by my dear friend, Genevieve McLean!   She's an inspirational "3" time cancer survivor and thriver, now living life to the fullest and married to Kirk McLean, a retired NHL goaltender and a true legend here in Vancouver!    Genevieve first faced AML (leukaemia) as a child, when she did only 1/2 of the treatment protocol at BC Children's Hospital and left to pursue alternative medicine. It was a success.    She was in remission for 9 years, then relapsed. She only learned of the relapse after an injury endured while snowboarding and went for a regular routine check up. As a young adult, she was treated at VGH and had a bone marrow transplant, with thanks to her incredible brother who served as her donor, her lifeline.    Her 3rd time facing cancer was now 7 years ago, only 6 months after she first met Kirk.   A 6X5inch adrenal tumour was discovered and fortunately, a surgical procedure to excise the Tumor was 100% successful. Despite all that she's faced, she's also professionally modelled, has achieved a degree in business, and has worked for the Yellow Pages Group for almost 15 years as a top sales rep in media sales!   She's also given back to the cancer community in every way she can- she's volunteered at Camp Good Times (summer camp for kids with cancer) and has sat on the board of the Michael Cuccione Foundation.     No matter what you are facing today, hold on to hope and actively seek out inspirational role models like Genevieve!     Tag your friends who may need inspiration and follow along here @60daystolive2012 for more stories of hope, resilience and inspiration to be empowered to overcome your hard days and to live today with more vitality and joy! Xx Survivor Girl