In this episode, Marc Fucarile and Jeff Bauman join Brendan Aylward for a live recording to discuss their experiences in inclusive fitness and the ways that the Boston Marathon bombings have affected both of their lives. As survivors of the 2013 Marathon bombings, Marc and Jeff’s introduction to the adaptive fitness world and disability advocacy was heavily influenced by the events of April 15th. Throughout the episode, they discuss their experiences as amputees, recovery journeys, the support they received, and the way that fitness came back into their lives post-injury. Marc shares his work with his platform “the Marc Network”, which is a valuable resource for connecting individuals with disabilities to adaptive sports and other support services. Additionally, Marc, Jeff, and Brendan cover some of the socioeconomic challenges associated with having a disability, including the costs of adaptive equipment and the need for financial accessibility.
To learn more about Marc and Jeff and their individual endeavors, visit their websites linked below.
Marc Fucarile’s website at https://marcfucarile.com/.
Read Stronger by Jeff Bauman at https://a.co/d/3dId7Kh.
Jeff Bauman’s Story by Boston Medical Center at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL8t4KGpLTo.
Episode 52 Takeaways
Episode 52 Chapters
02:05 - Experiences with the Boston Marathon Bombings and Recovery
7:57 - Powerful Acts of Kindness on April 15th, 2013
8:55 - Forming Relationships with Veteran Amputees
10:11 - The Role of Media in Tragedy
11:26 - The Boston Strong Movement
13:33 - Marc’s Story
15:00 - “Stronger” and Advocacy
16:27 - Life After the 2013 Marathon
19:02 - Jeff and Marc’s Intro to Adaptive Sports
19:35 - The Evolution of Disability Resources
22:00 - The Marc Network and Essential Resources
27:13 - Resolution Fitness: AdaptX Podcast’s First Show Sponsor
27:35 - The Role of Adaptive Sports in Recovering from a Traumatic Injury
34:05 - Expansion of Adaptive Sports
38:25 - The Challenge of Learning Adaptive Sport
39:45 - Overcoming Financial Barriers in Adaptive Sports
42:05 - The Marc Network’s Role in Mitigating Financial Barriers
45:00 - Children's Perception of Disability
50:57 - Supporting a Family Member Through Recovery
53:55 Finding Supportive Organizations and Communities
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