Resolved to Know No Limits

Life's New Normal Podcast with Host John Register

English - December 24, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Previous Episode: "Know No Limits." An Interview with Oscar "Oz" Sanchez

Next Episode: Living a 1 handed life in a 2 handed world. The Story of Danielle Green

Oz Sanchez is no stranger to overcoming adversity. He was born in 1975 and raised in Los Angeles, California. By the time he graduated high school he was involved with drugs, gangs and street life. In 1996, Oz turned his life around following his recruitment into the Marine Corps. In the Marine Corps, Oz found himself in his natural element and quickly excelled through the ranks. Soon after graduation from boot camp, Oz discovered and grew interest in joining the Marine Corps Special Operations forces – The RECON Marine

After nearly six years with the Marines, Oz decided to transfer to the Navy to operate as a Navy Seal. In July 2001, during the time of his transfer between branches, Oz's life changed forever when he was involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident, which resulted in a spinal cord injury (SCI) and the inevitable paralysis and neurological complications associated with SCI.

After the accident, the biggest fear Oz faced was how he would define himself given his new physical parameters. He worked on developing both a renewed sense of identity and a transformed perception on life.

Today Oz is a five-time world champion in the sport of handcycling under the Paralympic umbrella.

Oz recently was featured in an incredible documentary called "Unbeaten". The challenged athletes in the film come to symbolize all who are forced to come to terms with the painful reality of living with a disability.