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Since she was seven, Dakota has lived her life in and out of the hospital. She struggles with her pain levels every day. At times her disease can take her out of school and really bring her down, but Dakota never lets it keep her there.

This strong and supportive family has suffered so much loss – none more tragic than the death of Dan & Dixie’s eldest daughter, Melissa.

Julianna is one of those rare people who only knows the glass to be half full. She’s strong and bubbly and she doesn’t let anything hold her back – including her autism. Julianna volunteers for many organizations.

When it comes to her kids, Patti’s caring spirit knows no bounds. She’s given up so much for them, especially her eldest Krista Lee. Krista was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth and Patti has been by her side since day one.

Curtis has worked hard to live a normal life, to get a good job and be a great father to his 3 kids, Calib, Cara and Caden. But everything changed five years ago when Curtis was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

Bryan is a young man with a dream, he’s passionate about street photography. Like many artists, Bryan’s inspiration comes from his own bumpy past. He struggled when his father became addicted to drugs and completely disappeared from his life.

To put it simply, Dawn has lived a roller coaster of a life.

Meet the woman behind VOKRA – the Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association. Karen has worked tirelessly for the past 12 years, dedicating her life to a cause so close to her heart – kitten rescue.

Lauren discovered that her life, and the life of her unborn child, was at risk from a devastating and rare blood disease. This group of friends and family are here to celebrate the strength and courage Lauren showed during these difficult times.

Belen Dittrich grew up on a poverty-stricken farm in the Philippines. Her father died when she was just a baby, leaving her and her siblings in their mother’s care.

Jeneece has overcome a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis to become an inspiration.

For over 20 years, Tim Jones revolutionized search and rescue on the North Shore. He was both the leader of the volunteer North Shore Search & Rescue team and a full-time paramedic – saving thousands of lives over his career.

Evan & Jennifer Pownall have a love story most of us only dream about, but the last few years have been no fairytale. Jennifer became pregnant, but they were devastated when the pregnancy was ectopic.

Lindsay Gallichen has a great group of girlfriends she’s grown up with. They meet monthly for wine, support and girl-talk. Lindsay and her husband, Jason, have had a few tough years.

Kathleen Taylor’s door is always open to those in need. When her best friend died, Kathleen raised friend’s kids as her own. Kathleen opened her home to a family friend when she and her child became homeless after a marital breakup.