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Episode 121

Jason's Unexpected Journey (Episode 121)

Guest: Jason Stoffer

On today’s show, we are re-airing a recent interview featuring our own Jason Stoffer on The Unexpected Journey podcast. The discussion focuses on Jason's journey to SCI advocacy after the car accident that left him paralyzed in 2017. We talk about Jason's life before and immediately after his wreck, and why he became active in this effort for more and better research outcomes. Jason also talks about the mission, passion and initiatives here at U2FP.

This podcast gets a little personal as Jason discusses the effect of his father’s passing when he was a kid, and how that affected his life trajectory, identity and perception of himself going forward.  

We want to give a big shout-out to the crew at The Unexpected Journey. They do a phenomenal job, their content is super engaging and Tim is an incredible interviewer.  Please give them a visit and listen to the stories of others living with spinal cord injury.

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Bumper music: Dig a Hole by Freaque

Guest Bio

Jason Stoffer lives in the Rockies of Northwest Montana with his wife and three children. He has a B.S. degree in Natural Sciences/Biology from the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Jason's love of outdoor adventure led him to work and play there as a mountaineer, long distance hiker, wild-land firefighter, search and rescue technician, EMT, and Law Enforcement Officer. A single vehicle rollover on his commute to work one morning resulted in an L1 Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and paraplegia. He has now turned his energies toward SCI cure advocacy and participates as a manager for the Cure Advocacy Network as well as continuing to host the CureCast podcast with Matthew.

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Related Podcasts

  • Adaptive athlete and quadriplegic, Tim Brown, talks with other disabled folks to learn how they challenge preconceived beliefs, push boundaries, and get after it - ultimately leading to a life fulfilled. Subscribe to The Unexpected Journey podcast here:
    - Spotify
    - Apple Podcasts
    - iHeart Radio

  • Jason Stoffer talks with Quinn Brett about their experiences with SCI, meeting at Craig hospital, and their realization that the word “cure” is not embraced by everyone in the SCI community.

Related Symposium Presentations

  • Click the title or image to watch Jason Stoffer give a talk on advocacy at U2FP's 2023 Symposium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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