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Episode 167 - Marco Quintao & George Tonna from Heroes with Ability


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In this podcast
59:08 - Welcome George & Marco 59:45 - George Tonna and his background with his disability and sports 1:00:45 - Forming a Paralympic soccer team for Australia in the 2000 games 1:02:24 - Understanding what he goes through day to day with Cerebral Palsy 1:05:40 - Marco and his own story with his son Marco Junior 1:06:55 - When he found out his son had a disability 1:08:16 - His advice on handling the news that your child has a disability 1:10:01 - How Heroes with Ability started 1:15:00 - The community they have created and social inclusion 1:16:20 - The impact of Corona virus and the future plans 1:18:33 - The demographics of the participants 1:19:28 - Marco's Daughter Ciena 1:21:55 - The connection with their ambassador's Ryan Matterson & Billy Walters 1:23:31 - Shaun Spence 1:26:30 - How people can help out moving forward 1:30:15 - Closing words from the gents

HEROES WITH ABILITY

Heroes with Ability was founded by George Tonna and Marco Quintao It was formed to inspire, teach, motivate, as well as incorporate all aspects of health & well being, social inclusion, and community awareness.. Heroes with Ability offer 10-week sports activity programs for people in Australia with physical &/or intellectual disabilities

In ‘Talking with Champions’, author Tristan K’Nell shares his interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand. Also featured are several international champions including Laila Ali, George Foreman, Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes. Tristan K’Nell takes the essence of each interview and distils the elements that makes each person a champion.

With some of the biggest names in sport, this collection of interviews, quotes and tips is bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

Featuring interviews with the finest athletes across Australia and New Zealand as well as international champions … from ‘JT’ to Evander Holyfield!

This is a book bound to provide inspiration for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a champion.

With easy to ready breakout quotes and tips. Order your copy now at Angus and Robertson, Booktopia or Dymocks

Related Episodes - Episode 163: James Maloney | Episode 156: Cameron Murray |

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