Joe Fornasier

Joe Fornasier is a remarkable 22-year-old hockey player who has overcome significant challenges, including losing his sight at a young age due to Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Despite being told he would never play hockey again, Fornasier became the youngest player to make the national blind hockey team at just 15 years old. He has since achieved great success in the sport, winning five gold medals and becoming a prominent figure in the blind hockey community. With over 150,000 followers on TikTok, Fornasier has become an inspirational voice, advocating for greater awareness of blind hockey and aiming for its inclusion in the Paralympic Games.