Naomi Judd Celebrates "Miracles"

Naomi Judd photo courtesy of Front Page Publicity

Jan. 5, 2009 — Naomi Judd, whose successful battle with Hepatitis C has been a source of hope for many others with life-changing diseases, is appearing during January on a public-affairs television show, "Sharing Miracles."

More than 235 stations air the program, which focuses on recovery from major illnesses. Naomi made her first appearance on the show on Sunday in some markets, though she’ll be seen in many cities throughout the month of January.

"I was terribly sick. I barely knew who I was, where I was," she says, recalling her own struggle with Hepatitis C. "You're not really in pain, but you just want to give up because you can't imagine living like this every day. And unfortunately, my doctors didn't give me any hope. In fact, one doctor told me I had three years to live."

Previous installments of "Sharing Miracles" have featured such public figures as actors Marcia Gay Harden and Jerry Mathers, TV personality Montel Williams and sports stars Greg Louganis, Bruce Jenner and Jerome Bettis. The program’s message fits well with Naomi’s goal of providing a positive role model for others suffering with debilitating illnesses.

"I thought, ‘I'm going to live to help research, so we can find a vaccine, so we can find a cure, and so that people understand that when they have these experiences, it's a chance to reevaluate their whole lives,’" Naomi says.

"Sharing Miracles" is affiliated with the Partnership For Prescription Assistance.