Chronic illness within young people has increased drastically over the past 10 years. At the age of 19, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and later ulcerative colitis. Living through the challenges of these illnesses, inspired me to create a community that could bring people with chronic illnesses together to share their stories.
As the lead coordinator, I designed communication materials to help promote the collective and the message of strength, beauty and hope. At the core of the collective is storytelling. As people share their stories, I illustrate their messages and share them to help others know that they are not alone.
PERSONAL PROJECT: 2018 to present
LOCATION: Vancouver Island, BC
