This blind Ironman turns disability into possibility | Louie McGee | TEDxMinneapolis

Louie McGee's blindness makes him neither helpless nor a hero. With keen visionary insight, Louie humbly demonstrates that in between helpless and hero is a lot of space for possibility and adventure. Delivered with humor and charm, this talk will inspire people all abilities to pursue their dreams; even those that once seemed impossible. Nineteen-year-old Louie McGee runs a nonprofit, completed an Ironman Triathlon, rafted the Grand Canyon, and is legally blind. Diagnosed with Stargardt, a rare disease of the retina that results in a loss of central vision, when he was young, Louie has learned to find the possibilities in his diagnosis. His nonprofit-Louie’s Vision-provides visually impaired kids with opportunities to expand their life experiences and find their own adventure by focusing on raising awareness and building confidence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @AnnMarieFroehle
    @AnnMarieFroehle4 жыл бұрын

    So proud to have taught this guy in a highly visual class... Anatomy! He never said no to any experience! Always an inspiration! Always a good laugh! And always genuine!

  • @ryanm1817
    @ryanm18174 жыл бұрын

    GO LOUIE!

  • @LouieTech
    @LouieTech4 жыл бұрын

    What an inspiration...LOUIE’S REPRESENT

  • @itsallaboutlearning332
    @itsallaboutlearning3322 жыл бұрын

    What a man!! What a journey !! True Inspiration !! Use to crib about small small things.. He shows whats possibility and whats limitation.. Bravo!!

  • @kevinjernigan6649
    @kevinjernigan66494 жыл бұрын

    Well done Louie. I have been an O&M for 21 years and never heard anyone pose the question "is there such a thing a illegal blindness."

  • @DrPriyaBhaveChittawar
    @DrPriyaBhaveChittawar4 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring ! More power to you!!

  • @carlad.c4078
    @carlad.c40784 жыл бұрын

    Very Inspiring:) God Bless and Thank You for sharing your incredible story😇👏👏👏👏

  • @granbeck
    @granbeck2 жыл бұрын

    Articulate, funny and Inspirational!! Kudos Louie!!

  • @shoshannafachima1306
    @shoshannafachima1306 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo,great talk

  • @c10angels
    @c10angels4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. You are an inspiration.

  • @lorenpc0195
    @lorenpc01954 жыл бұрын

    Yay Louie!! River buddies for life 🏜

  • @Matthewumoh
    @Matthewumoh2 жыл бұрын

    LUI DA GOAT. OH YEAH MAN

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