In this conversation, Pete Hegarty shares his remarkable journey following a severe accident during  Freestyle Jump at last year’s Division I Nationals. We hear first hand all about the details of his accident, the unique effects he suffered as a result of his traumatic brain injury, his long road to recovery, and his triumphant return at the World Tournament in Mulwala, Australia. Pete reflects on the mental and physical challenges he faced, the support he received from family and friends and the entire show ski community, and the importance of patience (which he lacked) in his rehabilitation process. He also shares the emotional moments of realization regarding the severity of his injury and his eventual return to the water, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Pete discusses the importance of setting goals, the gratitude he feels in many aspects of his journey, and the thrill of returning to competition for the first time. This comeback story is one that movies are made from. His journey is far from complete, and yet it’s truly remarkable to see him back on top of the sport at the World Tournament just 7 months after his accident. 

Pete still has large medical bills outstanding due to his helicopter flight after the tournament.  If you’d like to donate to help him, please do so at - https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-petes-road-to-recovery

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