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Legless and all at sea on the Great Barrier Reef | Chris Wighton | TEDxJCUCairns

1,894 views · Published 7 November 2014 · 14:35 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Chris Wighton became a T12 paraplegic following a mountain bike accident. During his talk Chris tells his powerful and personal story of reconnecting with the things and environment he loves and concludes with a performance of one of his beautiful original songs. 

Chris Wighton is a youth worker, singer/songwriter, musician and suicide prevention advocate. He became a paraplegic in 2012 following a mountain bike accident. In 2013 Chris won the Queensland Inspirational Medal in the Pride of Australia awards. Chris believes 'whether it's work related or recreational, artistic or creative, a sense of purpose and goal setting is crucial if one is to return to a life that's content and satisfying."


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