b'Fromping-pong to printing. How a game of table tennis changed everything.It was a single match of table tennisa sportJo gives me the strength to go on. When Bruce both didnt enjoy nor claimed to be anyshe was younger, she was diagnosed with a good atthat led him to a 37-year career inmalignant brain tumor and given 12 monthsthe print industry where he met his wife andto live, said Bruce. found his voice for disability activism.She was determined to prove everyone wrong. At the age of 20, during a game of table tennis,And she did. I take a lot of my inspiration from Jo. a friend encouraged Bruce to apply for a jobRetired now, Bruce still lends a hand at Tadpac as at Tadpac, one of Unitings social enterprises.a volunteer. Established in 1965 by a group of people living with disabilities, Tadpac is a Uniting-owned printAfter an amazing 37-year career, I wanted to give service based in Tasmania. back to Tadpac, he said. I want to thank them Throughout his almost four-decade career atfor having faith in me and my ability. Tadpac, Bruce became a passionate advocatefor other people living with disabilities.Bruce is a strong champion for our supported employees, said Uniting Disability Services Coordinator, Vanessa. He is really committed to sharing his life experiences with the other supported employees to encourage them to pursue any dream they have. To not let their disability hold them back from anything. When reflecting on his life, Bruce has no regrets. Looking back, playing table tennis was probably one of the smartest things I ever did because I got a job at Tadpac where I met my wife, said Bruce.After 39 years together, Bruce still holds his wife Jo as one of his greatest motivators.To learn more visit tadpac.com.au4 Supporter Newsletter Spring 2024'