Rare Disease From the Perspective of a Grandparent. On this special bonus episode, our guest is Jim Peplinski.
Jim is a Canadian former NHL player. He spent his entire career (10 years) with the Calgary Flames. He won the Stanley Cup in 1989. He also represented Canada on the national team at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
He is also also the Chairman of Properly Investment Company.
He has been recognized for his charitable contributions. He was named the final recipient of the Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award in 1984.
Jim is also the grandfather of a sweet little girlnamed Zoe. She has a very rare disease.
Bonus Episode: Marc and Sara chat with Jim about his graddaughter Zoe and her rare disease. He praises his daughter for her determination and care as Zoe battles this rare disease. He also talks about Trexo, about inclusion and his thoughts on accessibility. He offers great insight into focusing on the basics and building from there, when it comes to advocating for the disabled community. Jim also shares stories of his time playing hockey and his business post-NHL. It’s a fast paced conversation that covers a lot of ground!
Episode Date: March 21, 2025
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