Completing an ironman on a borrowed heart | Derek Fitzgerald | TEDxBedminster
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. After a decade of surviving one health nightmare after the next, Derek has infused his unique perspective on healthcare with his technology experience, creating his own patient-based care system.
The process took years off of his recovery regimen and returned him to a level of health that has exceeded all expectations, including becoming the first cancer survivor/heart transplant recipient to complete one of the world’s most grueling endurance events, the IRONMAN triathlon.
Derek spent the last ten years surviving Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, heart failure, and ultimately a heart transplant.
He dedicates his life toward helping others going through their own healthcare journeys.
He has created successful tech companies that specialize in building innovative solutions.
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This should have millions of likes and views. It brought me to tears
I love how much respect he gives to his healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, etc.). He is a very classy/humble guy. : ) : )
Tears of joy for how awesome you are Derek! xx
I am a heart transplant recipient and this guy described some of the issues that I went through perfectly. At about 9min into the vid he speaks about an annoying sound. To elaborate, your heart fails slowly (in most cases) and it was many years since I had a heart beat that anyone could find. When I suddenly had a heart beat, it would keep me awake! My wife on the other hand was so happy that she would just lay beside me and listen. Anyway this guys vid is must watch
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Agree. So happy you are better now. He inspires me, as well as you!
This is one of the best TED Talks i´ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing your story!
I met this man when my family volunteered at the lake placid ironman, truly inspirational.
Congratulations Derek!
You are Mind Blowing Man👌👌👌 I don't have words for your determination
Very Inspirational for me to listen to your life story. Wow
The volume was hard to hear. Maybe is why it doesn't get that much attention. I'm glad I took the time to stop and listen. His wife and daughter are beautiful. Well worth taking care of his second heart in life.💞
THE TINMAN IS THE REAL DEAL .
Why are there only 105 thumbs up and 12 comments on this 5 year old video?