Book Launch - 'When Hope Came: Thailand, Leprosy, and a Legacy of Caring' by Janet Walmsley

For too long, people suffering from leprosy were rejected by society and estranged from loved ones. In a remote island sanctuary in Northern Thailand, Trevor and Heather Smith dedicated their lives to changing this. This remarkable Australian couple battled floods, stigma, poverty and isolation in order to build a community of acceptance for people who had been 'thrown away'. 

Theirs is a story of resilience and faith, of pioneering medical and social innovation, and of dedication and perseverance 'against all odds' for 50 years. 

Most of all, it is a story of hope. 

Event includes Afternoon Tea, and a Q&A session chaired by Dr. Greg Clarke, CEO of Leprosy Mission Australia. 

Copies of the book When Hope Came will be available for purchase at the event for $40. Profits from book sales will fund the training of doctors in Timor-Leste to understand and treat leprosy.