Bennie Erasmus: A rugby star who rolls on his own terms
In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, Bennie reflects on the "Angels" who helped him along the way, enabling him to conquer the world. We also hear from some of his teammates, who look up to him as both a leader and a friend.
Bennie Erasmus says wheelchair rugby saved his life.
He was introduced to the sport in 2009 after recovering from a car crash that left him paralysed at the age of 19.
Through wheelchair rugby, Bennie found purpose and discovered a whole new world, one where athletes with different abilities play hard and work together toward a single goal: to beat their opponents.
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Bennie is currently the chairperson of Wheelchair Rugby South Africa, as well as the captain of the national team. He has represented South Africa three times at the Wheelchair Rugby World Championships.
In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, Bennie reflects on the "Angels" who helped him along the way, enabling him to conquer the world.
We also hear from some of his teammates, who look up to him as both a leader and a friend.
Good Morning Angels: The Legacy
Good Morning Angels: The Legacy will revisit some of the people who have benefited from the kindness of strangers since 2005.
They will share, in their own voices, how that moment of light impacted their lives in the most beautiful, sometimes unexpected, and inspiring ways.
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Tune in every Monday morning at 08:10 on Breakfast with Martin Bester to hear the Good Morning Angels story—a celebration of 20 years of changed lives, in the voices of those who are living it.
And tune in every Wednesday morning, as we continue to change lives for good.
Listen to the full Good Morning Angels – The Legacy Podcast below: