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Why don’t we give it a crack? Karni learns to swim
Why don’t we give it a crack? Karni learns to swim
Why don’t we give it a crack? Karni learns to swim
Tuesday 25th October 2022
Karni Liddell defies expectations in this inspiring tale of resilience, love, and hope.
20 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
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Encouraging
Transformative
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Episode Overview
- Karni defied medical predictions by walking at age three.
- Her parents' unconventional therapy helped strengthen her muscles.
- Karni's achievements led to changes in medical approaches to muscle-wasting diseases.
- Family support played a crucial role in Karni's success.
- Karni continues to inspire through her speaking engagements and motherhood.
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What happens when you refuse to accept the limits placed upon you? This episode of 'Days Like These' introduces us to Karni Liddell, who was born with a neuro-muscular wasting disease and defied every expectation. Her parents were told she'd never walk or live past her teenage years, but they weren't having any of it. With a trampoline, a swimming pool, and a homemade contraption painted in green and gold, Karni's dad turned their backyard into a makeshift rehab centre.
And guess what? She walked at three and a half years old! Karni's journey is filled with unexpected turns, like the moment she decided she wanted to be an Olympic swimmer after winning a blue ribbon at a disabled sporting event. Her parents' unwavering support and her own determination led her to break world records and win Paralympic medals. This isn't just a story about overcoming physical limitations; it's about challenging perceptions and changing lives.
Karni's mum secretly sent press clippings to the doctor who diagnosed her, altering the way muscle-wasting diseases are approached in Australia. It's a tale of resilience, love, and the power of hope that will leave you questioning the boundaries you've set for yourself. As Karni takes her son to swimming lessons today, she's passing on that legacy of perseverance. So, what's holding you back from giving it a crack?