In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Evans, a resilient mother, former Air Force finance officer, and cancer survivor. Sarah shares her incredible journey of being diagnosed with stage three osteosarcoma during her deployment in Afghanistan and her fight to overcome the disease. Despite losing her leg, Sarah’s determination led her to achieve remarkable feats in adaptive sports, including winning a gold medal at the Invictus Games. Tune in to hear about her inspirational story, her experiences in the military, and how she balances life as a mother with two young boys.

Key Points:

·Sarah Evans' Background: Air Force finance officer; diagnosed with stage three osteosarcoma in Afghanistan.

·Diagnosis and Treatment: 14 cm tumor discovered; medevac to Texas; left leg amputation.

·Rehabilitation: Brooke Army Medical Center; introduction to adaptive sports; surfing.

·Warrior Games and Invictus Games: Team Air Force; multiple sports; gold medal in hand cycling.

·Motherhood: Two boys despite challenges; balancing motherhood and active lifestyle; inspirational journey.

Chapters:

0:12 Navigating cancer diagnosis and treatment with Sarah Evans.

7:31 Balancing cancer treatment, survival, and motherhood.

18:47 Competing in adaptive sports: Warrior Games, Invictus Games, and handcycling.

25:10 Training in CrossFit and soccer, emphasizing adaptive sports and functional fitness.

35:55 Enhancing soccer abilities through conditioning with limited teammates.

46:21 The evolution and impact of the women's amputee football team.

53:07 Inclusive sports for individuals with disabilities, focusing on soccer.

59:18 Building a supportive community in adaptive sports.

1:03:18 Finding resilience and purpose through adaptive sports after cancer.

1:13:15 Advocacy and mentorship for individuals with disabilities.

1:19:39 Promoting disability awareness and acceptance.

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#CancerSurvivor #MilitaryLife #AdaptiveSports #InvictusGames #WarriorGames #Motherhood #Resilience #SarahEvans #OvercomingAdversity