Tommy Quick, a true testament to resilience and determination to "prove people wrong" every single day of his life At just&nbsp;12 years old, Tommy had a stroke, leaving him in a coma for five weeks. His recovery was nothing short of extraordinary&mdash;relearning life skills and overdelivering on people's expectations of him through sheer perseverance.Bringing on such high stakes challenges such as the 'gruelling' Kokoda trail. Tommy shares his ambitious mission: cycling to the four furthest points of Australia on a recumbent trike, raising awareness for disability advocacy and stroke research. His journey took an unexpected turn when he was involved in a serious car accident, yet his spirit remained unshaken. His story is a testament to human strength, self-advocacy, and the power of community support. In this conversation, we explore: ✅ The challenges of recovering from a childhood stroke ✅ Why self-advocacy is crucial for individuals with disabilities ✅ How Tommy is breaking barriers and changing perceptions ✅ The importance of empathy, inclusion, and human connection Want to support Tommy on his next journey? Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.the4points.org/" data-start="28" data-end="77">4 Points Australia</a> Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: <a href="https://youtu.be/7BjA-8xPXr8">https://youtu.be/7BjA-8xPXr8</a> Grab our first merch release at our website Session in Progress.<a href="https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch">https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch</a> Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company: <a href="http://www.sessioninprogress.com.au">www.sessioninprogress.com.au</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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