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Jaco Van Gass
Jaco Van Gass
Jaco Van Gass
Monday 21st June 2021
Hear Jaco Van Gass's inspiring journey from battlefield injury to Paralympic hopeful through the healing power of cycling.
46 minutes
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Empowering
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sobriety Success Stories
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Jaco Van Gass: A Journey from Battlefield to Paralympic Dreams
If you have that goal, you'll go through, ride through.
Imagine trekking to the North Pole with Prince Harry, attempting to summit Mount Everest, and cycling across America. Sounds like a thrilling adventure, right? For Jaco Van Gass, these feats are just chapters in his incredible life story. But Jaco's journey isn't just about extreme adventures; it's also about overcoming unimaginable adversity. Raised in a modest, hardworking family in South Africa, Jaco moved to the UK to join the British Army.
During his second tour in Afghanistan, his life took a dramatic turn when he was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). The attack left him with severe injuries, leading to months of surgeries and rehabilitation. In this episode of 'What Doesn't Kill Us: The Podcast', Jaco opens up about his mental health struggles and how he found solace and strength through cycling.
He talks candidly about the challenges he faced on his road to recovery and how his passion for cycling became a lifeline. Now, as he prepares to compete in every cycling event at the postponed Tokyo Paralympics, Jaco embodies the saying, 'What doesn't kill us makes us stronger'. Whether you're dealing with your own struggles or just looking for a dose of inspiration, Jaco's story is a testament to human resilience and the power of finding strength within.