Rui’s story
Rui shares how the resilience of his wife, Rute, has helped them overcome the limitations presented by her scleroderma diagnosis. He explains how maintaining his own positive attitude, through his work outdoors, has made him stronger.
"She can turn any problem around and move forward with a smile."
– Rui
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