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From the Commonwealth Games to Everest and the Channel swim — Gerrard doesn’t need to see to believe
Nov 1, 2024
Gerrard Gosens is a remarkable three-time Paralympian, adventurer, and chocolatier who hilariously shares his journey of embracing life without sight. He recounts realizing his blindness at school and how it shaped his adventurous spirit, leading him to climb Everest and swim the English Channel. Gerrard discusses the challenges of competitive dancing, navigating sound and memory during his childhood, and his love for chocolate-making. He inspires with stories of family, overcoming obstacles, and finding joy in unexpected places.
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- Gerrard Gosens's childhood experience highlighted the importance of independence and resilience, encouraging him to embrace challenges despite his blindness.
- His remarkable adventures, including swimming the English Channel and climbing Mt. Everest, showcase how he utilized his other senses to navigate physical activities.
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Early Awareness of Blindness
Gerard Gossens first became aware of his blindness during his first day of primary school. While jogging on the school oval, he bumped into the goalposts and realized that his peers could see them while he could not. Growing up on a farm, he relied heavily on his other senses like hearing and touch to navigate his environment, which made him unaware of his visual impairment until that moment. This experience highlighted the differences between him and sighted children, ultimately shaping his understanding of his own abilities and limitations.
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