Dr. William Tan | Against The Odds | Channel NewsAsia Connect HD

Subscribe to Channel NewsAsia Connect: http://cna.asia/cnaconnect He’s been paralysed from the waist down since the age of 2, but that didn’t stop him from becoming a neuroscientist, a medical doctor and a Paralympian. In 2009, he was diagnosed with end-stage leukaemia, but he beat the cancer and is still going strong at the age of 57. Meet “Tough Man” Dr William Tan. About The Series: They overcome physical disabilities to achieve excellence in the sports they love. “Against The Odds” profiles Singaporean para-athletes who inspire with their tenacity, spirit and strength. Special Thanks: Dr. William Tan Singapore Disability Sports Council National Cancer Centre Singapore Producer/Camera/Video Editor: Kim Wong [WongKimFay@mediacorp.com.sg] Editor: Ray Yeh [rayyeh@mediacorp.com.sg]