12. Mark Purvis – Mixed Ability Sport. Changing the world one tackle at a time!
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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Episode description
Mark, or 'Doc' to his friends, is an avid cold water swimmer. He worked as a GP for 35 years, and is currently a director at IMAS (International Mixed Ability Sport). The charity are breaking down barriers for people to participate in mainstream sport.
He challenges us to examine how we view people with disabilities and check ourselves when putting others into a box.
IMAS Manifesto - http://www.mixedabilitysports.org/mixed-ability-manifesto/
Anthony boxing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDwXfX6SRts
IMAS YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBzZAHUBcqiU26v_fVPokAw
Thanks for the music Laura! @laurajamesmusic
Laura James' YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/loraspaperheart -
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