Ep 111: The Big Wheel _ Sam Longmore

Send us Fan MailMany of you will remember Sam Longmore as the woman who refused to let a life-changing accident define her. After being left paralysed down one side, she rebuilt her life with remarkable grit and determination, going on to break world water-skiing records and receive the prestigious Shine Award. Now, she's taking on another massive challenge.The Big Wheel was born from Sam's desire to make a real difference for mental health in rural communities — a cause deeply personal to her and one that affects so many people across regional Australia.In an incredible feat of endurance, Sam will wheel herself 441 kilometres from Corowa to Yass, New South Wales, in just eight days. And remember, she'll be doing it using just one arm.In this episode, we catch up with Sam as she prepares for the challenge, hear about the intense training that's included a lap of Mount Panorama, meeting one of her inspirations, Nedd Brockman, and the team helping bring this ambitious fundraiser to life.Sam is the first to say that The Big Wheel is a team effort — and she's absolutely right. But she's still the one pushing that chair, kilometre after kilometre, in the hope of raising awareness and much-needed funds for mental health in rural communities.If you haven't already, make sure you go back and listen to Episode 76 to hear Sam Longmore's extraordinary story.If you'd like to support Sam and this incredible initiative, simply Google "MyCause – The Big Wheel" and consider making a donation.Get ready to be inspired all over again as we catch up with the unstoppable Sam Longmore.