Heidi Rhea is a seven-year survivor of bile duct cancer and the founder of A Rhea of Hope LA, a nonprofit based in Mandeville dedicated to supporting those affected by this rare disease. Her journey began in 2018 when she attended the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Conference in Salt Lake City, an experience that sparked her deep commitment to advocacy and compassion. Heidi's story is one of resilience and hope, inspiring many in Louisiana and beyond to face this diagnosis with strength and community.