John Chartier and his wife Rhonda were on vacation in the Bahamas celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.

John was swimming, when a rolling wave hit him from behind instantly turning him into a quadriplegic.

After two major operations, 7 months in acute care, and 4 hours per day of physiotherapy, John managed to find purpose in his life and is now a mentor, public speaker and the author of his upcoming book: Embracing the Waves!