This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund.
Fiona Hayward has loved art most of her life.
In recent years, that life has thrown a number of challenges at her, many of which would seem insurmountable to most. Few people go into hospice care with stage four cancer and find a happy ending to their tale.
But when she has felt at her lowest, her talent and her passion for painting and other creative outlets have played a crucial part in helping her heal - both physically and mentally.
Hayward shared her courageous and extraordinary journey as part of The Big Idea's video series - and detailed how she found her creative path.
