Abandoned, Adopted, Advocate: Izidor Ruckel’s Incredible Journey to Healing

Tracey talks with Izidor Ruckel and screenwriter Sarah Padbury about his life in a Romanian orphanage during the communist reign of Ceausescu, and the horrific conditions that were kept a secret from the world until journalists found out about it.  

Izidor’s story is one of survival, pain, and the healing power of love. Soon to be made into a series, this is a conversation you will want to share with others and take notes.

2:21- How Izidor and Sarah met and became friends
5:40- The history of Romania and what lead Izidor to the orphanage 
9:09- The average day in the orphanage 
14:50- 
19:03- What happened to Izidor's leg
20:20- The story of how Izidor became adopted
32:10- What visiting the orphanage was like for Sarah 
37:17- How Izidor found healing and faith
46:52- Izidor's vision behind the limited series and how we can help support

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If you love the podcast you'll love the radio show! We host BRIGHT-FM Mornings on BRIGHT-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Join us every morning for the perfect blend of music, laughter, and positive vibes — because your mornings deserve a touch of brilliance! If you are in the Baltimore area, listen on your radio at 95.1. Live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland? Check out 103.1. And of course, listen wherever you are at BRIGHTFM.com.

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