Rudo Tsvakai Maritsa

Director

As the Director of Everlight Stories, Rudo Maritsa transformed personal grief into a powerful mission to help others preserve the memories of their loved ones. Everlight Stories was founded on the belief that memories should not fade away with time. Everlight Stories offers a unique service that captures and cherishes the essence and legacy of those who have passed away. Rudo's journey is deeply personal and began after the heartbreaking loss of their 13-year-old son to brain cancer. This profound experience ignited a passion for memory preservation that helps others hold onto cherished memories forever.

With a background in Geriatric Nursing, Healthcare Reaserch and Palliative Care Nursing, Rudo combines professional expertise with a deeply personal understanding of grief and healing. Everlight Stories provides a compassionate platform where stories, photos, and personal mementos are thoughtfully curated, ensuring that the legacies of loved ones continue to inspire and comfort future generations.

Under Rudo's leadership, Everlight Stories has grown into a beacon of hope and remembrance, offering solace to countless families navigating the difficult path of loss. Rudo is also a contributor to Brainz Magazine, sharing insights and strategies on transformative healing from grief through the preservation of memories. Her dedication to this cause has made a significant impact, helping individuals find peace and connection in the enduring stories of those they hold dear.

Beyond her role at Everlight Stories, Rudo is committed to advocating for the importance of memory preservation in the healing process and spoke at different events on death and dying and healing from grief and loss. Everlight Stories also hold events bringing light and awareness to the challenges of grief in community and families and through their work, they encourage people to celebrate the lives of their loved ones, ensuring their stories live on forever. At Everlight Stories every story testifies of the never ending love and connections that define us and the enduring light of love that memories bring. Rudo sees it as a priviledge to help others in navigate the challenging waters of grief to discovering the incredible power of narrative story telling in bringing healing and closure.