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Saturday, January 26, 2013

postheadericon Who Says I Can't Hugh Herr (long version)

Who Says I Can't Hugh Herr (long version) Video Clips. Duration : 16.02 Mins.


"Who Says I Can't" is a television show hosted by cancer survivor, entrepreneur and extreme disabled athlete Jothy Rosenberg, that tells the story of brave and determined people as they overcome disabilities and become athletes. The program will feature the "up close and personal" style of Olympic features combined with the heart-warming community elements of "Extreme Makeover" and mix them with the excitement of "The Amazing Race." Jothy lost a leg and then a lung to cancer as a teenager. With an experimental treatment, he beat the odds and survived to become an avid skier, swimmer and biker. He also earned a PhD and has started various high tech companies. Now he's hosting this show. In this episode Jothy introduces Hugh Herr. Hugh lost both legs below the knees in a rock climbing accident on Mt Washington when he was 17. He has gone on to become one of the top rock climbers in the world. He also runs a lab at MIT advancing the state of the art of bionic prosthetics.

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