Marilyn Dowsett’s story
Gregory Dowsett wasn’t supposed to live as long as he did. Right from the start, he faced some complicated health problems, including being born with only three heart chambers instead of four. He survived his medical challenges into adulthood but passed away at the age of 25. His death devastated his mother, Marilyn.
Peter Rogal’s Story
Halloween is always a huge affair in the Rogal household. Peter and his family carve over a hundred pumpkins that are put on display each year outside their Tsawwassen home. But unbeknownst to the Rogals, October 31, 2013, would end up being part of much darker episode that brought Peter to the brink of death and back again.
Christine Ashton’s Story
It started with a headache the night before. Christine Ashton, 23 weeks pregnant, knew having twins meant an increased risk of complications. When she still felt unwell the next day, she described her pain to a relative. The conclusion: she was having contractions.
John Murdoch’s Story
John had miraculously walked ten feet with a fractured pelvis, grabbed onto the tractor, climbed three steps, lifting each leg with his hands, put the running tractor into automatic gear and driven to the cow shed. By the time he reached Yvonne his body was in shock.
Daniel Falconer’s Story
When you meet Daniel Falconer, you wouldn’t think that this is a man who has suffered the most horrific of workplace accidents. A towering 6 foot 8 inches tall and in possession of an even larger sense of humour, Daniel is working hard to get the better of a bad situation.
Les Yuen’s Story
June 2011 will forever be etched in the memory of Amanda Yuen’s mind. It was the day her father was diagnosed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and was admitted to RCH. He would remain there for five long months.
Imran Valli’s Story
“I hit my brakes and tried to maneuver around the car, but there just wasn’t enough room for me to stop. I knew I was going to make contact, but in that last fleeting moment I thought, ‘This isn’t going to be that bad’.”
VanMarrewyk Family
In 2010, Ron VanMarrewyk and his wife Stephanie’s triplets were born at 29 weeks gestation and weighed between two and three pounds each.
Tom Leggett’s Story
A devastating fall begins one man’s journey through Royal Columbian Hospital’s services — from trauma to rehabilitation.
Stan Sierpina’s story
Stan Sierpina had every reason to be optimistic about the new year ahead. For the past 40 years, he’d done all the right things to stay in shape, and he felt much younger than his 64 years. That’s why what happened on January 2, 2013, was so unexpected.