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Madie Wilson Walker - May 11th, 2022

May 11, 2022 18:39
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Madie Wilson Walker - May 11th, 2022

This week's guest on 'Stand Out with Ian O'Connell' Madie Walker Wilson!

Madison was just three years old when she contracted meningococcal disease. Her illness, along with a host of related complications, resulted in below-the-knee amputations of both legs, partial amputation of the fingers on her left hand, as well as hearing loss in her left ear. In addition to the physical impact of the disease. internationally-ranked long jumper and sprinter is a well-decorated, multi-sport athlete and a bi-lateral amputee who competes on the world stage as.

Madie and Ian talk about her battle with meningitis, her legs getting amputated, her "Never say can't" attitude, her relationship with Killarney man Jordan Lee and much more!

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