Amazing true stories told by those that have lived through the shock, grief, and triumph of limb amputation. How this traumatic event will change everything you know. The journey requires endless resilience, perseverance, and passion. True Grit is the only way to get back to a life worth living. Get ready to be inspired.
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Mark Ludbrook
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health & fitness · society & culture · society & culture
Life changing outcome after surviving septic shock-Verna Marzo- "There is a purpose why I'm still alive"
Episode 7 of GRIT FILES: Verna Marzo is admitted to the hospital for an emergency hysterectomy and due to unexpected complications of Septic Shock, surgeons gave her less than 10% chance of survival. She did survive but only after temporary blindness, organ failure, and becoming a quadruple amputee. This incredible woman shares the experience and how she has changed her perspective on her life purpose. Verna is a pinnacle example of self-belief, strength, and GRIT. Her courageous and adventur...
21 Jun 2020
A Most Courageous Decision - Cori Kohlhagen "I wanted my life back"
Episode 6 of GRIT FILES. Cori Kohlhagen shares her story of GRIT. A badly broken leg leads to numerous failed surgeries and finally, Cori makes the courageous decision to have her leg amputated. She was faced with the toughest decision of her life, choosing between becoming an amputee or living a life of limited mobility and chronic pain. Cori's love of her family and faith are the bedrock of her ability to forge ahead with an unshakable positive attitude and strength. Her endless energy and ...
14 Jun 2020
It started as a Normal Day-Scott Patterson- "I'm not that bad I thought"
Episode 5 of GRIT FILES: Scott Patterson keeps it real as he shares his journey of Grit. Our guest this week has competed in 4 Paralympic games across 3 decades and incredibly in 3 separate sports! A sporting highlight was winning a Bronze medal in 2002 Salt Lake City Paralympics as a downhill ski racer. He is also a World Champion in Triathalon and made the London 2012 Canadian Paralympic Swimming Team at 50 years old. He has now set his sights on surfing, looking to innova...
23 May 2020
A Young Loggers Life Changes in Seconds-Gord Tuck "I Evolved from This"
Episode 4 of GRIT FILES. Gord Tuck as an 18-Year-old logger has luckily survived a horrific industrial accident that took his leg. Gord shares his story of optimism, support, and achievement. His impressive journey created a life that was built on an unshakeable positive attitude, hard work, and determination. A World Championship medal-winning downhill ski racer and World Championship medal-winning water skier, Gords' contribution to Canadian sport is considerable. Now a successful businessm...
10 May 2020
In The Line Of Fire-Laurie White "This Was Just A Bump In The Road"
Episode 3 of GRIT FILES. Laurie White, a young RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer who survives a gunshot wound in the line of duty while posted in Northern British Columbia, Canada. Listen to Laurie tell her incredible story of shock, pain, and GRIT as she overcomes the challenges of becoming a young female amputee. Laurie shares her journey to achieve the historical milestone and be the first person to return to full-time duty on the RCMP force wearing a prosthetic leg. It is a tes...
3 May 2020
Survives High Voltage Tragedy-Greg Mannino "Thank God for Sport"
Greg Mannino is your GRIT FILES Episode 2 guest. Greg shares a detailed account of his personal journey of becoming an amputee after a horrific workplace accident as a teenager. Years of anger and frustration lead him to return to the sport of alpine skiing and through determination and the support of his family and friends created a life filled with accomplishment and opportunity. He is a U.S Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame Nominee. A 5 Time Paralympic athlete, 12-time Paralympic m...
26 Apr 2020
Bali Bombing Terrorist Attack- Andrew Csabi "You've got to have a go Mate"
It's a privilege and an honor to have Andrew Csabi as the first guest on GRIT FILES. Andrew shares a detailed account of his experience on ground zero the moment the terrorist bomb exploded at the Sari Club, Bali Indonesia in October 2002. Many lives were lost that night and many more lives were changed permanently. Andrew's story of the trauma experience and the devastating shock and realization of living life as a double amputee is only part of his incredible journey. His experience fostere...
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