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Amputated left arm to elbow – mining workplace accident
Health, Lifestyle & Wellbeing · Inspirational · Mental Health & Wellness
Speaking fee
Available. $6k+Currently taking bookings. Wollongong, NSW, AU · travels nationally
Dean McSporran's life was forever altered when he experienced a devastating underground mining accident, resulting in the amputation of his left arm.
The incident occurred as he worked diligently to secure the ceiling with steel mesh, but the drill rig became entangled, violently ripping through his forearm.
Left to grapple with the enormity of his loss, Dean battled depression and drug addiction, relying on painkillers to cope.
However, a turning point arrived when he received his first prosthetic, igniting a newfound determination to rebuild his life.
Today, at 54 years old, Dean defies limitations as an elite Para-Surfer and Para-Mountain Biker, proving that resilience can triumph over adversity.
Travel and accommodation are quoted separately at cost for events outside Wollongong, NSW, AU. Virtual sessions are usually priced below the band above.

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