From Stroke-Survivor to Dragon Boater: Sandro François Shares His Story

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When in their 20s, most people are thinking about college, job prospects, and unique Amazon finds; not dealing with a stroke, let alone two.

In 2010, athlete and ‘gentle giant’ Sandro François, experienced not one, but two strokes at the age of 25 and had to relearn everything again: how to speak, how to be independently mobile, how to manage in his new reality.

A new member of Montreal’s Caravela dragon boat team, he shared his story with humor and thoughtful reflection.

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