In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast, we hear the inspiring journey of 14-year-old athlete Maeve Danaher from Chicago, Illinois. A dedicated competitive swimmer, Maeve’s life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with double scoliosis — one curve measuring 70 degrees and another at 60. Facing a 10-hour spinal fusion surgery, Maeve’s determination and courage were tested in ways she never imagined. Maeve opens up about the emotional toll of preparing for major surgery, the chall...
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In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast, we hear the inspiring journey of 14-year-old athlete Maeve Danaher from Chicago, Illinois. A dedicated competitive swimmer, Maeve’s life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with double scoliosis — one curve measuring 70 degrees and another at 60. Facing a 10-hour spinal fusion surgery, Maeve’s determination and courage were tested in ways she never imagined. Maeve opens up about the emotional toll of preparing for major surgery, the chall...
A simple fall revealed something life-threatening, a spinal tumor she didn’t even know she had. What followed was an 11.5-hour surgery, months of rehab, and a community that never left her side; she fought her way back to independence. Now walking, working, and full of gratitude, she calls herself “the luckiest woman on earth.” Hear how one unexpected fall transformed her life forever. Support the show
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In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast, we hear the inspiring journey of 14-year-old athlete Maeve Danaher from Chicago, Illinois. A dedicated competitive swimmer, Maeve’s life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with double scoliosis — one curve measuring 70 degrees and another at 60. Facing a 10-hour spinal fusion surgery, Maeve’s determination and courage were tested in ways she never imagined. Maeve opens up about the emotional toll of preparing for major surgery, the chall...
