It began as a devastating injury. It became an amazing recovery.
Ryan Shazier’s life forever changed on a Monday night in Cincinnati. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker suffered a severe spinal injury as he made a routine tackle, a stunning blow for the NFL star.
Every day UPMC patients like Ryan are living their own comebacks. Follow along as Ryan shares these stories. Stories of people who didn’t take no for an answer, who kept fighting no matter the odds. Listen to the Ryan Shazier 50 Phenoms podcast to join the journey.
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Overcoming a Traumatic Car Crash
A devastating car crash caused by a speeding driver running a red light left Paula Franetti with numerous severe injuries. Multiple surgical procedures and months of recovery time followed. But Paula remained determined to get back to her previously active lifestyle. She reached down deep to overcome every obstacle or setback that came up during…Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: After Injury, Would This Young Soccer Star Ever Play Again?
Lindsey Buczkowski suffered a severe Lisfranc injury to her left foot during a high school soccer game. The injury required two surgeries and months of rehabilitation, and some wondered if she would play soccer again. But instead of giving in, Lindsey buckled down in her recovery and made it back to the soccer field. Now she plans to become a physical therapist and use her own experiences to help others. Learn more about Lindsey’s story in episode 2 of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure
Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Motivated by Motherhood
Brandy was thrilled to be pregnant with her third child, and first girl. But late in her third trimester, she was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart failure. A transplant saved her life. Find out more about Brandy’s story in the fourth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease kept Julian Cann in and out of the hospital as a child and young adult. Then, he realized he could make a change. He improved his diet and exercise and found another outlet for his pain in music. Now an advocate for sickle cell awareness, Julian hasn’t had a hospital stay in…Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Staying Strong Through Several Setbacks
Joe Aigner couldn’t swallow his steak one Fourth of July. A diagnosis of stage IV esophageal cancer came the next day. Nine years later, Joe is cancer-free and a happy husband and father. Learn more about his story on the latest episode of the “Ryan Shazier 50 Phenoms” podcast.Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Learning to Live Again After Devastating Crash
Justin Dawson was on the job, helping a stranded motorist on the highway when a car hit him at around 60 miles per hour. The crash severely injured both of his legs, making amputation necessary. Find out more of his story on the latest episode of the “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms” podcast.Learn More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Staying Driven Through Diseases
Ann Marie Tarasovitch began experiencing health problems in her mid-40s and ended up with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition. A few years later came another major challenge: breast cancer. Ann Marie used both conditions as motivation, challenging herself to live for the moment. Hear her story in the latest episode of the “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms” podcast.Learn More
