“You have to participate in your own rescue.” - Chris Carrino Chris Carrino was 23 when he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. He wanted to call games, fall in love and build a family, but now he faced uncertainty about how his body would change. The voice of the Brooklyn Nets tells The Resiliency Project how he pursued those dreams while fearing that needing a wheelchair would eventually end his broadcasting career. When Carrino shared that fear with his radio partner, Tim Capstraw, the response was simple: “You’re not going to quit. I’m not going to let you quit.” Carrino talks about accepting help, letting go of his fear of being a burden and discovering that a wheelchair allowed him to participate in things he had started avoiding. From the demands of traveling to the support of his wife, son and friends, he explains what it takes to keep doing the work he loves as everyday tasks become harder.
“You have to participate in your own rescue.” - Chris Carrino
Chris Carrino was 23 when he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy.
He wanted to call games, fall in love and build a family, but now he faced uncertainty about how his body would change. The voice of the Brooklyn Nets tells The Resiliency Project how he pursued those dreams while fearing that needing a wheelchair would eventually end his broadcasting career.
When Carrino shared that fear with his radio partner, Tim Capstraw, the response was simple: “You’re not going to quit. I’m not going to let you quit.” Carrino talks about accepting help, letting go of his fear of being a burden and discovering that a wheelchair allowed him to participate in things he had started avoiding. From the demands of traveling to the support of his wife, son and friends, he explains what it takes to keep doing the work he loves as everyday tasks become harder.
Episode Links
The Chris Carrino Foundation for FSHD: https://chriscarrinofoundation.org/