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Winston Dunn tells his story about life after 27 operations on a brain tumor when he was 10. Now, 31 years later, Winston wishes to someday continue learning how to be a mechanic, and to one day be able to...

On November 27th, 2017, Charlie Ruderman interviewed his mother Catherine Smith to learn about her childhood and what it was like to lose a loved one. Throughout the interview, Catherine describes her childhood in the 1970’s San Fernando Valley. This...

Hillary Harvey talks with husband, Dustin Hays, about their relationship, their family, and her experience thus far living with a brain tumor.

Two friends tell the story of how they met, their journey to becoming chaplains, how their friendship deepened but also changed.

Michael Grover (36) talks to his wife, Lea Grover (34), about living with Glioblastoma (brain cancer) for the last 11 years. They talk about MG's cancer, their marriage, their fears, and their three young daughters.

We talked a lot about my dad’s changing career path and how his life changed after his brain tumor.

This is a story of a young girl who was told that she could not become a physician, but went on to become a great leader in the field of pediatric neurology. The story covers her own personal healing from...

Talking to my big sister about the hardships in her life.

Megan Routson (29) interviews her fiancé, Terrence Adams (30), about his brain tumor. He speaks about how it has affected his life, how their relationship has changed, and his hopes for the future.

Ailee Tempest Branch (40) talks with her mother, Mo, aka, Lynett Swagerty Tempest (74) about the decision to adopt Ailee, her nature vs. nurture, Ailee's search for her birth mother (Janet), Ailee's attitude about her brain surgery and what Ailee...

Yicheng (YC) Sun (24) and his coworker Ryan Hussey (34) talk about their families, first crushes, passions, and guilty pleasures.

Jenifer "Jeni" Ihm (48) interviews her parents, Robert "Bob" Donatelli (87) and Maureen Donatelli (86), about the death of the brother she never met, their parents and grandparents, how they met, and their lives in the past.

Alan and Emily came to the booth to remember their mother, Janice Sawyer Green, who passed away 14 years ago.

Toby Emert (49) interviews his mother Peggy Emert (69) about her relationship with his father.

Marilyn remembers her daughter Renee who passed away.

Sara Fay Saltzman (85) talks to her grandsons, Zack Saltzman (21) and his brother Jake Saltzman (25) about growing up in Chicago, her husband's business on Maxwell Street, her career as a teacher, and motherhood.

One Small Step partners Ernestine Krehbiel (83) and Rose [No Name Given] (45) share a conversation about their children, abortion, faith, and their personal political values.

Shannon Bear (37) speaks to his wife, Amanda Bear (37), about losing his wife of 10 years to a brain tumor, learning not to sweat the small things in life, and his love for his children. They speak about remarrying...

Friends Sarah Houseknecht (36) and Valerie Lawson (50) talk about their shared experiences with brain tumors and hearing loss, their favorite memories with one another, and how the First Light Community has impacted them both.

Suzanne Coyle (46) and Patrick Horan (49) talk about Patrick's military service, marriage, and his recovery from a near-death experience.

Sandeep "San" Garcha (43) discusses his life choices, addictions, and goals with his friend, Ann Fisher [no age given].