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My Perfect Family: The Cookie Project
Summary
In 2012, Hamilton couple Graeme and Chris adopted their foster daughter Ngā Hou - who was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other disabilities. After Chris’s tragic death, Graeme struggled to help Ngā Hou - now 17 - find her way towards independence. Seeing her desire to work, he looked for accessible employment where she would be valued and supported. The options were extremely limited. After a chance meeting with entrepreneur, Eric, the pair joined forces and together founded The Cookie Project - a social enterprise employing Ngā Hou and many others who live with disabilities.
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