The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Presenter
Hirschsprung’s disease affects 1 in 5000 babies in the UK, and affects the large bowel, where the ganglion cells do not form properly. The aim of these episodes is to showcase the incredible people, diagnosed with this condition, that have not let in stand in their way.
The Hirschsprung’s show aims to bring you some of the leading lights in Hirschsprung’s awareness – including models, actors and professional sportspeople, they will tell there amazing stories and highlight some of the outstanding achievements along the way.
Episodes
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
We talked about the new Hirschsprung’s website, www.hirschsprungsdisease.co.uk, how it came to be, and Georgina shared an update on her son Ffredi, along with valuable tips, insights, and lessons she’s learned so far.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Kaitlyn Slaughter opens up about her 5-year-old daughter’s Hirschsprung's journey, covering diet, procedures, resources, and parental health, while sharing both the challenges and positives along the way.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Libby shares her 2-year-old daughter’s Hirschsprung’s journey, starting with missed signs at birth. A midwife’s quick action led to a life-saving transfer to Alder Hey for the urgent care her daughter needed.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
With no family history of Hirschsprung’s disease, Taylor Lammonds shares her journey with her 7-month-old son, Bowen, who was diagnosed with the condition despite passing his meconium at three weeks old.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Georgina Merckel shares her new Hirschsprung’s website. We explore stats and research, including studies like HAWAII, BEACH and ALOHA, highlighting the need for awareness and better support for affected families.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Actor and personal trainer Ollie McFarlane talks career, funny stories and overcoming 5 surgeries for short segment Hirschsprung's Disease to follow his dream of acting.
