Mark Black: Living Life
Born with a life-threatening heart defect, Mark Black underwent two open-heart surgeries before the age of one. He battled his condition and it’s limitations for twenty-two years quite successfully, but at 23 yrs old, Mark was suddenly faced with the biggest challenge of his life.
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“Mark’s Doctor informed him that his heart was failing badly and that without a rare and dangerous heart and double-lung transplant, he would not likely see his 25th birthday. In October 2001, Mark moved thousands of kilometres from home and was put on the transplant waiting list.
After just four months on the list, Mark’s condition grew worse and he was placed in the hospital. His condition was worsening quickly and he had to placed on 24hr monitoring to ensure his safety. Mark stayed in that little hospital room, living like a caged animal, for six months.
Finally, in 2002 after almost a year on the list, Mark received a second chance at life: a life-saving Heart & Double-Lung Transplant. Since receiving his second chance at life Mark hasn’t wasted a moment. He has inspired people right across North America with his truly unique story and powerful life lessons that help his audience members live life with passion and purpose.”
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