Narre Warren South’s Jared Dunscombe was told he would never walk again following a serious car accident almost 18 years ago. Last Thursday he ran through Cranbourne in the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay.WHEN Narre Warren South’s Jared Dunscombe was hit by a car nearly 18 years ago doctors gave him no chance of survival.
Then seven years old, Mr Dunscombe spent three-and-a-half weeks in a coma and doctors said he would never walk or talk again.
But last Thursday 24-year-old Mr Dunscombe defied the critics and not only walked, but ran in the Queen’s Baton Relay.
This was not the first time that Mr Dunscombe had taken part in a significant part of Australia’s history.
Last year he completed the Kokoda Trek and the budding sportsman also completed the Portsea Swim Classic and the San Remo Channel Swim in 2002.
Mr Dunscombe has completed his VCE and four years of tertiary education.
His sister Jonelle nominated him for the Queen’s Baton Relay and he said he had greatly enjoyed being involved in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
Mr Dunscombe said he hoped his story and his run with the Queen’s Baton showed people that they could overcome obstacles and achieve success.
“No matter what your dream, it is important that you pursue it with determination and have the courage to face the challenges, the trials and the setbacks you may face on the road to your success.”
