In this powerful episode of The Business of Doing Business, host Dwayne Kerrigan sits down with Paralympic bronze medalist Jon Thurston to discuss his extraordinary journey of resilience and determination.
Jon Thurston is a first-time Paralympian in wheelchair curling, with quite a list of accomplishments to date. He is a 4-time Provincial Wheelchair Curling Champion, a 3-time World Silver Medallist and a Paralympic Bronze Medallist in the sport of Wheelchair Curling. Jon is born and raised in Dunsford, Ontario. Jon has represented Team Canada since 2019, playing a pivotal role in Team Canada's recent success, including a Gold medal at the 2019 World B Wheelchair Curling Championships, a Silver medal at the 2020, 2023 and 2024 World Wheelchair Curling Championships and a Bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics. He is also a member of the Team Canada Adaptive Waterski Team, achieving notable finishes at the World Disabled Waterski Championships in 2019 and 2023, helping Canada win it’s first Team Medal in World Championships history placing 2nd.
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Guest Introduction: Jon Thurston
01:43 Jon's Life-Changing Accident
02:54 Surviving and Coping with the Injury
07:09 Overcoming Cancer at a Young Age
13:42 Achievements in Adaptive Sports
19:44 Rehabilitation and Determination
25:35 Adapting to Life in a Wheelchair
27:22 Discovering Wheelchair Curling
30:00 The Five Stages of Grief
32:38 Dealing with Denial and Anger
37:09 Finding Purpose Through Sport
48:23 The Role of Mentors
53:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode offers valuable insights for anyone facing significant life changes or seeking to overcome obstacles in their personal or professional lives.
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