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
Sadie shares her 5-month-old daughter Sophia’s journey with Total Colonic Hirschsprung’s Disease. After symptoms were dismissed, a London, Ontario hospital confirmed TCHD. She discusses Sophia’s future surgery.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
I’m joined by Lauren and Kieran as they share their 3-year-old son Freddie’s journey with Hirschsprung’s, including three surgeries, stoma care, and their reflections and experiences over the past three years.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
BAFTA-winning and world renowned composer Paul Leonard-Morgan joins me to discuss his daughter’s Hirschsprung’s experience, 13 years of kilt walking and completing ‘The Big One’ in memory of his friend Aidan.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Just 5 and a half months after welcoming her fourth child, Ann-Marie shares her son’s journey with Hirschsprung’s - reflecting on helicopter rides, thunderstorms and a sea of emotions.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Bria chats about her 3 year old son and his story with Hirschsprung's. Having had one child already, Bria and her family had no idea that Hirschsprung's existed as we talk through procedures and the pull-through surgery.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Musician and composer Tony Brattoli discusses living with Hirschsprung’s, type 1 diabetes and Hashimoto’s, how his journey differs from his brother James, plus his music achievements and current work.
