Feb 17, 2021
I am joined this week by an outstanding gentleman whose story I
am sure will inspire you to respond differently to life’s
challenges, both big and small.
At the age of 34 following 14 days of ‘man-flu’ symptoms, Alex
Lewis’ life changed forever. After being admitted to an Intensive
Care Unit, Alex was diagnosed with Strep A, leading to septicaemia,
which prompted doctors to give him just hours to live or a 3%
chance of survival. Remarkably Alex survived, but his illness
resulted in the amputation of all four limbs and an experimental
surgery to reconstruct his lips and nose.
Alex’s story was the subject of a Channel 4 documentary “The
Extraordinary case of Alex Lewis”, and received wide attention in
the media. Despite his seemingly terrifying and somewhat harrowing
experience, Alex has used his hardship to challenge his limits and
break the barriers of his disability, completing some of the most
exhilarating and extreme physical challenges that were deemed
impossible for an amputee.
Emphasising the importance of gratitude, the power of a positive
mindset and the desire to progress despite any circumstance, Alex
shares how he now lives a life that he never imagined
possible.