Moy's Dream

There is a saying that the world is made a better place when ‘ordinary people do extraordinary things.’ And there can be no greater testimony to the power of ‘action’ than Moy Sweetman – who set out to make a difference. For 4 and a half years Moy knew what it meant to live life on the edge while she waited with failing health for a kidney transplant. “During this period in my life I had a lot of time to think about what I would like to do if I was given at second chance at life,” says Moy. So when she was fortunate enough to receive a kidney transplant, she set about making

good her personal promise to give something back. And so Frangipani Dreams Giving Hope was born in 2001, with the motto ‘that through the thoughts and actions of Loving Kindness, Unity and Compassion we can make a positive impact on our World.’ The first endeavour for Frangipani Dreams Giving Hope was to prepare and distribute Christmas hampers to local residents, from all walks of life, facing both emotional and financial hardships,” says Moy. The hampers are designed to show people that someone cares and 6 years later the response continues to be overwhelming. Moy says, “I think the reason why is that it is a very real charity where every one can contribute in some way - whether it is big or small.” Frangipani Dreams Giving Hope also work to grant the wishes of terminally ill and disadvantaged adults and children, to help them fulfil their dreams. In 2006 the charity was able to grant a number of wishes for local people, with many others in the pipeline for the future. “I want to give people hope and show them that dreams can come true,” explains Moy. And while the stories are often heartbreaking, Moy’s determination to continue never wavers. “I never see anything as hard – if it is not working I just change direction and try something else,” explains Moy. “It’s certainly challenging work, but I thrive on it and I believe so strongly in what I do,” she adds. For me, Frangipani Dreams Giving Hope is about finding a balance in your life, it’s about feeding your soul through giving something back,” Moy enthuses. “This work is my passion – and my purpose while I’m still here,’ says Moy. And the future? “On a personal note, I hope to see the book I am writing about my transplant experience published, while I also have plans to build a retreat for sick people, their families and carers – a place where they can escape to forget about their illness for a while,” says Moy. “This is the dream I see and I believe that it will happen, it’s going to help so many people. It will take them to a place of hope, where people care,” says Moy. “At the end of the day, it’s all about bringing people together to give hope and unconditional love from one human being to another,” Moy concludes. After all, quotes Moy – ‘the most beautiful action in the world is to love, the second most beautiful is to give.’