Dan Karaty
Dan Karaty
Steve Johnston: Dad vs. Blindness
Steve Johnston: Dad vs. Blindness
Steve Johnston: Dad vs. Blindness
Tuesday 15th August 2023
Steve Johnston talks about his son's blindness, fundraising efforts, and the power of resilience and community in this compelling episode.
60 minutes
Hopeful
Empowering
Inspiring
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Resilient
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Episode Overview
- Steve shares his journey of coming to terms with his son's diagnosis and fundraising for a clinical trial
- As a physician, Steve provides unique insights into the challenges of dealing with a rare disease
- He showcases the power of putting personal differences aside for the sake of their son and the nonprofit
- From a lemonade stand to training for an Ironman, Steve's story embodies resilience, hope, and community support
- His experiences exemplify the unwavering determination to make a difference and find hope in the face of adversity
You can't control what happens to you. You can only control the way you react to things.
Picture this: your child is losing their sight to an incurable disease, and you're racing against time to find a cure. Steve Johnston knows this struggle all too well. In this heartfelt episode, host Dan Karaty sits down with Steve to talk about his son’s battle with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare condition that's slowly stealing his vision. But Steve isn’t just sitting around feeling sorry for himself; he's taking action in ways that are nothing short of inspiring.
From starting a nonprofit to fund research to training for an Ironman, Steve's journey is a testament to the power of a father's love and the lengths he'll go to for his child. He also opens up about the complexities of co-parenting with his ex-wife and how they’ve put their differences aside for the sake of their son and their cause.
This episode dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with a rare disease, balancing professional and personal life, and finding hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. If you’re looking for a story that blends resilience, community support, and unwavering determination, you won't want to miss this conversation.