Told by his doctors he wouldn’t skate again, Jack Jablonski and Lisa-Marie Hanson collectively share Jack's story of paralysis and recovery after a spinal cord injury at age 16 through this special TEDxMinneapolis interview. Jack describes his inspiring journey towards redefining personal limits and how mindset, resilience, and hard work can overcome what was thought to be insurmountable.


With dreams of becoming a professional hockey player thwarted with paralysis from a spinal cord injury, Jack has become a beacon of hope and determination, advocating for spinal cord injury research and accessibility. Jack’s story transcends sports, offering insights into resilience, adaptability, and human spirit. Today, he leads the Jack Jablonski Foundation, a charitable organization created to advance paralysis recovery treatments through research. Through his advocacy, he illuminates the transformative power of perseverance and community support in navigating life-changing challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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