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Dave Winner joins Hoppo in the beach shack to talk about his incredible journey of resilience. 

Dave has long been a respected figure in the Coalcliff SLSC and Surf Life Saving Illawarra.  On a seemingly normal day out in the water back in August 2021, he was doing what he's done countless times when he suddenly encountered a wave that knocked him unconscious and submerged him underwater for more than three minutes. He broke his neck in the accident, which left him a partial quadriplegic and If it wasn't for the CPR administered to Dave from bystanders, he wouldn't be here today. 

Alongside Dave's extraordinary journey of recovery he created The Dave Winner Foundation which aims to to create free programs and training for CPR for all Australians. 

 

 

Dave Winner joins Hoppo in the beach shack to talk about his incredible journey of resilience.&nbsp;
Dave has long been a respected figure in the Coalcliff SLSC and Surf Life Saving Illawarra.&nbsp; On a seemingly normal day out in the water back in August 2021, he was doing what he's done countless times when he suddenly encountered a wave that knocked him unconscious and submerged him underwater for more than three minutes. He broke his neck in the accident, which left him a partial quadriplegic and If it wasn't for the CPR administered to Dave from bystanders, he wouldn't be here today.&nbsp;
Alongside Dave's extraordinary journey of recovery he created <a href="https://davewinnerfoundation.org/">The Dave Winner Foundation</a> which aims to to create free programs and training for CPR for all Australians.&nbsp;
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The Life’s A Beach Podcast is presented by Head Lifeguard and TV personality, Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins. Known to his fans as the fun-loving, down to earth Lifeguard from Bondi Rescue, Hoppo has spent nearly 30 years working on Australia’ most infamous beach and will open up to fans like never before. Portraying another side to the lovable larrikin, Hoppo and guests will discuss life stories - the good, the bad and everything in between in an open and candid forum. Each week they will share their own challenges and struggles and in true Hoppo style there will be some light-hearted jokes and banter along the way. Hoppo hopes the experiences that are shared will resonate with the audience, as the old saying goes… while Life’s A Beach, it can also be a bitch!

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