EPISODE · Dec 19, 2023 · 1H 3M
Finding peace in the storm | College Hockey Player Jack Smiley
from Elevation Nation · host Sam Panitch & Parker Yablon
Jack Smiley is a college hockey player for Endicott College in Beverly Massachusetts. Jack was thriving as a college hockey player pursuing his dream and doing what he loved. Then he had a stroke in February 2022, that changed everything for him. At first he didn’t even know if he was going to walk again. Now, 21 months Jack has a goal of getting back on the ice which many thought would be impossible. Jack is what it means to have mental fortitude and shares his journey to recovery on social media promoting awareness and inspiration for thousands around the globe.
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Jack Smiley is a college hockey player for Endicott College in Beverly Massachusetts. Jack was thriving as a college hockey player pursuing his dream and doing what he loved. Then he had a stroke in February 2022, that changed everything for him. At first he didn’t even know if he was going to walk again. Now, 21 months Jack has a goal of getting back on the ice which many thought would be impossible. Jack is what it means to have mental fortitude and shares his journey to recovery on social media promoting awareness and inspiration for thousands around the globe.
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Finding peace in the storm | College Hockey Player Jack Smiley
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