Marking the Distance

[@broadwaymelody33]

Update: They're married

[@um22w22]

broadwaymelody33 I wish them all the best

[@Briselance]

broadwaymelody33 Really? Wow. All the best to them.

[@Gali9905]

broadwaymelody33 happy for them

[@franklythisisapseudonym3454]

Update: she died of lung cancer in July 2018.

[@volantera]

Update: Still dead

[@GeneralCane]

Her boyfriend is a great person for sticking through this with her through thick and through thin.

[@kaitlin9288]

After Gwen passed, Yasir (boyfriend, then husband) ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise money for the foundation he started with her that helps people get screened for brain tumours and lung cancer. He seems like a really stand-up dude altogether

[@Nerd-ru8jn]

@@kaitlin9288 That’s beautiful 😢 rip

[@noobslothgamin6975]

Gweneviere Mann Status: Deceased Cause of Death: Lung Cancer 47 yrs old, June 22, 2018 Our deepest condolences

[@matteoking8316]

rest in peace gwen :(

[@Halo-vh9ku]

fuck 2020 all my homies fucking hate 2020

[@katiearbuckle9017]

@@Halo-vh9ku She died in 2018...so she actually kinda didn't experience 2020.

[@Goatedfr14]

At least she made it out of hell before hell came

[@noobslothgamin6975]

If anyone wanna asks, just search her name and her husband cuz their story made headline about her and her sad death and his husband's tribute to her

[@KylaPanda]

Just heard about Gwen’s unfortunate passing due to stage 4 lung cancer. This couple’s story was so inspiring and it was so heartbreaking to hear about her death. 😔

[@GerblerM]

CAN GOD STOP FUCKIN WITH THIS WOMAN?

[@IsaacSellsCars]

That is a huge gut punch.

[@SewerxGator]

Seeing the top comment fills you with joy, seeing this fills you with a really really heavy rock

[@AwsumCherry]

I have been coming back to this video for years when I need a little faith in the world. I had no idea she passed in 2018. 😢 The “one day I’ll wake up and I’ll be 80 yrs old” hits so freaking hard. 😭

[@bloodragon6185]

I want to hear more about her co worker Barbara

[@friendsdontlie8291]

Bloodragon618 same

[@DarrianYates]

Barbra went and kicked Wade's butt in Uno.

[@jasmineartis5754]

Right. She must be such a wonderful person, she felt so comfortable thinking “this is my mom.”

[@MrSupasonics]

Rest in peace Gwen, hope you remember all happy memories with your husband and family from heaven.....

[@Gali9905]

MrSupasonics wait how did she die?!?!?!?

[@camerynjenkins7976]

MrSupasonics She passed away???

[@Hydrant_Hero]

Cameryn Jenkins She Developed a rare form of lung cancer and passed away at home with her family

[@mebanaanyes]

@@Hydrant_Hero right by*

[@harmonyquinn2557]

Rest In Peace, Gweneviere. May your memory be a blessing. 🕊

[@ravioli4725]

c hg Alright

[@ComeliaO7]

😔😔

[@GenevieveThornton]

Gweneviere's story is so profound..she's blessed to have someone like Yasir in her life, especially after the marathon part of the story...a true testament of their love!

[@83optics]

saw this last night right after Film School Shorts. beautiful. and this animated-short format is just perfect for these kinds of stories, animation illustrates and punctuates emotion like no other. I could watch these all day, please make a million of 'em!

[@Pppppppppppppppgvgdcf]

83optics O

[@Pppppppppppppppgvgdcf]

83optics q

[@hunterxero]

RIP Gwen. Your story was inspiring.

[@37shadowwolf15]

goodnes these stories are all so sweet, thank you storycorps these are all so beautiful

[@ShelzyUNICORN]

Rest peacefully Gweneviere.

[@oc_villain3833]

Aww, I like these little clips,.

[@Alberturkey54]

+OC_VILLAIN Where else can I find real stories like this? Stories that describe characters and give the reader an intimate glimpse into their lives?

[@JyvynShpdinterlude]

Yeah. They show videos of peoples' history.

[@paigewalker8035]

Rest in peace, Gweneviere. Thank you for sharing part of your story with us.

[@Esper8942]

She recently passed away. Rest in peace.

[@SirAbyss]

2 people are heartless. This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen.

[@ohmygodpleasehalp3984]

My brother suffered massive head trauma in a car accident and was afflicted by short term memory, PTSD, and almost complete memory loss of anything before the accident. Your story gives me so much hope because even 6 years after his accident he still has memory issues on day to day basis. Needless to say, this animation made me weep like a baby.

[@StarLight-gw5xr]

Finally a HAPPY story!!!

[@Seekyourtruth777]

Star Light plot twist she ends up dying 😭

[@shnuffy2507]

@@Seekyourtruth777 yikes

[@TriggeringOpinionsandFacts]

This stuff is beautiful I'm feeling so moved right now it's crazy

[@ComeliaO7]

I really thought storycorp was something new that's only been around for a couple of years. I think this was one of the first videos I saw and this was like for the first time a year ago. These are amazing stories I love the visualizations of everything. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Thecommander248]

That's actually one of the better cases of short-term memory loss that I've ever heard and it's still depressing as hell. Hope it worked out for them.

[@lisal4621]

Yasir, I am so proud of you for how you have helped Gweneviere with her challenges. You are a beautiful man.

[@Briselance]

Yasir Salem. I don't know English well enough yet to find words strong enough to say how good you are. This man is the definition of faithfulness.

[@Alberturkey54]

Where else can I find real stories like this? Stories that describe characters and give the reader an intimate glimpse into their lives?

[@deathreaper4411]

+Alberturkey54 storycorps.org/animation/

[@Alberturkey54]

Fabricio Martinez Cool, thanks for that man. But, I was after stories from another source - these are all the same stories from this channel. They don't have to be animated. Just great character descriptions.

[@EsotericOccultist]

+Alberturkey54 Look up a podcast called snap judgement

[@theblackhundreds7124]

Google it bitch

[@Alberturkey54]

EsotericOccultist Yo, thank you for that. It's perfect!

[@Xx-ib6bf]

Doing a marathon Together & giving her a New, post-stroke Achievement is so fantastic! A light! Wonderful couple.

[@MrKerr09]

I hope they documented her life for her. It helps with memory. ❤️

[@artofhobo]

my father suffered from a horrible head injury which cost him his short term memory. I would be his address and telephone book or remind him how to get to places. he called me his girl Friday. hes better now and I'm glad I'm happy that she has a bf who loves her and supports her. it makes all the difference

[@Mojo1800]

I've been here trying to decode this for like ten minutes now, "hes better now and I'm glad I'm happy that SHE has a bf who loves HER and supports HER." Yet you were using "he" this whole time to describe your father, we talked about two people in this paragraph, your father and you, so, that means you are referring to one of those two people, if you're referring to your dad in the last sentence my best guess is he's either gay, a shemale, or you're referring to his girlfriend which wouldn't make sense because everything prior only mentioned two people and to bring in a third without outright stating doesn't make sense. OR, you're referring to yourself in third person which wouldn't make sense because, for 1, you don't do that, and 2, you started the sentence talking about your dad. Also, "I would be his address and telephone book OR remind him how to get to places, so you never do both? "Dad, I showed you how to get to McDonalds today, I can't 'be' your telephone book today." is all I can imagine reading that. Clarification, please?

[@Rioux1355]

I’m also happy she has such a nice boyfriend. What’s sad though is if he ever wanted to marry her, she probably wouldn’t remember it, they’d have to show her the tale of it to assure her she is married to him. But it’s nice that, he is so committed to her.

[@IAmLoviatar]

"one fear i have is waking up at 80 year olds and forgetting the past 40 years" you made it half way

[@pundertalefan4391]

Dang. That poor lady. I can't imagine living like that. What a trooper.

[@darthmauldds]

These videos are extremely painful yet beautiful. Keep it up, please. The stories deserve to be heard.

[@wusangfu]

Storycorps always have an emotional impact on me. Ouch, the feels.

[@magdalenawilliams1692]

This is true Love! Wow! I enjoyed it very much. God Bless You both!🤗

[@mattdorfman7518]

i wish these stories were longer

[@emmjacks]

So happy story corps is posting videos! These really put everything into perspective, and I enjoy every single one. Thank you for such fantastic content!

[@cw531gurl]

Another great animation from the StoryCorps recording booth. Whenever I listen to one of the clips, I know that we are all so much alike rather than so different. Despite race, gender, nationality or politics, we share so much as humans and that gives me hope.

[@superspoops666]

I’m not crying y-your crying * turns around and sobs*

[@diopadre1884]

My life relates to the women in a way like that I can't remember and bring back stuff but made me realize that most people need people to make the be who they are today 😀

[@notpinky9259]

They sound so genuine I love it

[@DejaJourney21]

Words cannot describe how much I love these stories. Hope they keep coming

[@jacquestres]

thanks Storycorps for coming back!

[@FallouFitness_NattyEdition]

I love storycorps..it's just amazing hearing these stories

[@Ceph_]

Finally more videos from Storycorps!

[@Carlyj1157]

RIP Gweneviere

[@SirAbyss]

I've been waiting FOREVER for another one of these. They're so awesome.

[@dizneytime]

Loved this one too. I can't wait to see the PBS shows!!!!

[@Chimera1591]

I don't know who keeps cutting those damn onions, but they need to stop or people will think I'm crying again.

[@FerventMelody]

Thank you guys for making these. They are all beautiful works of art.

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

Thanks for bringing this back, guys. This one was poignant, yet uplifting.

[@rocker7765]

I am currently recovering from a concussion, and, though I have not totally lost my short-term memory and some days it is good, I struggle with it. A couple of months ago, I had my yearly job review. Five minutes after it happened, I had some vague ideas about what we just talked about, but it was hard to recapitulate the conversation. About two or three hours later, most of it came back to me like it had just happened. The process is called "consolidation," which takes a little longer now.

[@xXxKillaSkullxXx]

I feel like cartoons like this should be played during commercials in between TV shows on like NBC. It would really impact people, and force them to look at life in different ways.

[@Sprocketman]

What an amazing and inspiring pair of individuals. Truly, truly admirable.

[@laughsaremeds]

Love her fighting spirit!!

[@SpinDoctor91]

I LOVE videos like this! videos like these is what truely make youtube special IMO. You should make this a regular thing, like a complete series about your life and stuff in this style of animation. I would watch it! great work!

[@TheNewMcGoo]

Yay! I'm so glad these are back!

[@MissyCaitz]

Thank you for making these! The stories are always so beautiful.

[@ethanc24]

They are so happy !! :) God bless you both.

[@CrispyDruid]

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[@AravahStar]

Yay! EVERYONE has something within them or they wouldn't exist! When it comes right down to it, the present moment is the best gift. Life is best lived the present moment, so if you forget what happened in the moments, months or years before, at least you always, always have the present & the present is what we choose to make of it. She's made something beautiful!

[@edselmellomida6829]

I cant stop watching

[@Barsiel]

its nice that storycorps is still uploading videos, the last one was a long time ago :D

[@damiencrossley7497]

These shorts show a human side to things. No religion or left/right wing dogma, just people and life.

[@zukomomo]

thanks for making me look at the world a little differently every time you post a video.

[@wyndorphstormcrow8372]

I love these videos and stories

[@jazalyn81]

never fail crying my eyes out and its not even 7:30 a.m...thanks, Storycrops!! lol. Keep'em coming i love them regardless hehe.

[@springtrapthebunny516]

awwwww this is cute

[@MegRay]

Wow- such a wonderful story

[@FalconXD]

This video was very touching and as a plus the comments here haven't been affected yet, this is awesome.

[@ZeniJocasta]

I agree! I would get so much more out of them then, instead of just using 'commercial time' to do something else.

[@Opendataport]

As a hemorrhagic stoke survivor I confess that I worry about the same things things that Mrs. Mann worries about. Every day is a new challenge.

[@johncaro2485]

I had a brain tumor removed in 1998. God bless you

[@GotTaTryORDominate]

Love these fulfilling videos!

[@MeetingAce86]

Soooo much Feeling here. I just want cry manly tears

[@pimpinpakman]

Glad you guys are back!

[@Mace225]

This organization is amazing, keep it up!

[@FlowersInHisHair]

I'm sorry for what happened to you Gweneviere, but it seems like you have lots of strength and Yasir seems kind and supportive. And as hard as your situation is for you, it IS a good story, so thank you for sharing it :)

[@MsPigFlys143]

lovely story!

[@snaketown9352]

Rest in peace Gwen, fly high 🕊❤️

[@BlackAzzRobb]

Awesome Glad to have you back!

[@destinydollhouse2924]

love this!,it put a big smile on my face

[@captainclassic2740]

I love that cat.

[@Bvmbi]

I loved this story

[@fionaanimates8692]

Who’s cutting onions???!?!?

[@daisy3690]

I had a stroke with s t memory loss too. I see my photo with others and don't believe I was really there. I'm glad I'm not the only one with a carded life. I like this video. I am in my mid sixties, but I do remember some things. So, thank you for sharing. Bye now

[@121jakethesnake]

I think they should put these before movies in the theater.

[@asadd2]

thank god you guys are back, I needed this so much :)

[@bobottom247]

first story corps I ever watched

[@shivani_]

These are so inspiring and beautiful, thank you.

[@SubparPanda]

Wow this was actually kinda cute and I didn't sob my eyes out

[@ThePS60]

I love these

[@paoching137]

Hope that you two will have great time together till the end :).

[@SirAbyss]

I love that we can comment normally here.

[@jigglypuff52]

She passed away from a rare lung cancer in 2018 at the age of 47. This is a link to her foundation. www.gwenevieremann.org/about

[@ConceptHut]

This is beautiful.

[@ordici_]

She just died from exon 20 breast cancer, she will be always rememberd. Her boyfriend made a foundation in her memory you can donate here: www.gwenevieremann.org

[@Jomster777]

This really reminded me of 50 first dates

[@Zaytheconqueror]

I missed you guys so much!

[@doomxorz]

I think that through repetition, short term memory gaps can be overcome - esp those resulting from strokes. The repetition can act as a form of rehabilitation and can help form new long-term memories. The short term span is still affected - that can mean different amounts of time, from a few minutes to a few hours - overcoming that span through repetition can help to overcome the memory loss. At least, that was my experience after my grandfather's stroke, and some of the info the Dr gave us.

[@Witchtheif89]

Manly tears? Just cry. It's ok. Emotions are not a weakness, or something to be ashamed of. Crying because something touched your heart is the most powerful gift you can give. It shows the one thing that all people, regardless of creed, race, or religion crave. Empathy

[@tastyjerk]

oh my goodness so cute. i love these.

[@jhuztein1125]

Love the name... Gweneviere.