The quest
The teller of a quest story has gained an insight that must be passed on to others.All participants were involved in the patient associations to varying degrees believing they should pass on the experiences they had gained. As Mark put it, “It is about using the negative experiences, and turning them into something positive.” Mark used this logic to explain why he visited with newly diagnosed teens in the hospital wards, saying: “I feel I have something to give to others.”Although he is constantly being interrupted by illness, Mark is grateful for whom he has become. Even if he must be in a wheelchair, he is grateful for the perspectives on life he has gained: “What matters is to make a difference in somebody's life.”