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#7: Meet Someone Who Turned Adversity Into Opportunity

November 22, 2024

In this episode of the Positively Altered podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard introduces Larry Celano, an extraordinary golfer who plays the game while sitting. Despite playing from an adaptive golf cart, Larry’s skill and story have inspired countless people over his 23-year journey. This episode highlights resilience, adaptability, and the unexpected joys of connecting through golf. Don’t miss this uplifting conversation with a true game-changer in the sport.

In this episode, we cover:

(7:41) Larry’s story
(14:06) When was the last time you did something for the first time?
(15:50) Who gets a hole-in-one before their first birdie?
(16:21) Working through life’s challenges
(25:50) No regrets
(31:27) How to turn adversity into opportunity
(33:10) The best part of the story
(43:25) Rapid Fire Questions

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Meet Our Guest

Larry Celano is a disabled veteran who was wounded during the Invasion of Panama in 1989.

After a long recovery and adjusting to his new normal, Larry found a love for a new sport in 2019. Larry is an adaptive golfer and has worked diligently to improve his game and the opportunity for people to play with his abilities. With the support of his amazing wife and beautiful children, Larry is working to fulfill his dreams of increasing awareness and financial means for the U.S. Seated Golfers’ Association.

U.S. Seated Golfers’ Association: https://seatedgolfers.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrytheseatedgolfer/

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