Hoʻomau: Joey’s Journey

This moving story of hoʻomau (perseverance) follows one man
navigating life with CIDP as he discovers the beauty of Hawaii.

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Set against Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes and starlit skies, Hoʻomau: Joey’s Journey follows a man living with CIDP who dares to keep moving forward—his every step, shared moment, and discovery captured by National Geographic photographer Josh Cogan. This powerful film reveals how travel can ignite resilience, shift perspective, and reconnect us to what matters most.

Read about one man’s powerful journey living with CIDP—told across three unforgettable stories of travel, transformation, and hope.

A journey to Hawaii yields a new perspective

On Hawaii’s Big Island, Nat Geo photographer Josh Cogan explores one of the world’s most dynamic landscapes—where exploration, discovery, and transformation converge.

Among manta rays and sea turtles, a journey of wonder unfolds

Photographer Josh Cogan captures the quiet power of Hawaii’s ocean life, revealing how resilience shows itself in nature—and in us.

Untapped potential and the strength of community in Hawaii

While documenting life on Hawaii’s Big Island, photographer Josh Cogan follows one man’s path toward reconnection—where food, family, and community become part of the journey.

Discovering new possibilities with CIDP through perseverance

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is a rare, neurological, autoimmune condition that affects the nerves and can impact arm and leg function. Get to know the man behind this story of ho'omau.

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