Sam Bloom's Spinal Cord Injury and Resilience

Sam Bloom shares her story of experiencing a life-changing spinal cord injury while on vacation in Thailand. She fell six meters, breaking her back, and sustained various other injuries. Despite the devastating news that she would never walk again, Sam eventually found strength and resilience. She spent seven months in the hospital in rehab, going through a challenging recovery. During this time, she discovered companionship and happiness through raising a magpie named Penguin. Sam's determination led her to pursue activities like kayaking and, after five years, surfing. Her passion for surfing led her to become a two-time world champion. Sam's family has supported her throughout her journey, and she has become an influential advocate for spinal cord injury research and finding a cure.