Olympic Dreams, Life Lessons, and Giving with Guest Jane Roos
- Tony Chapman
- Jan 22
- 2 min read
Finding Purpose After Tragedy: The Inspiring Journey of Jane Roos
Overcoming Loss to Empower Canada’s Next Generation of Athletes
What happens when your dreams are shattered in an instant? In this unforgettable episode of Chatter That Matters, host Tony Chapman welcomes sports visionary and Can Fund founder Jane Roos for an emotional, honest, and fiercely hopeful conversation. Once a promising Olympic hopeful, Jane Roos faced heartbreak when a car accident claimed her best friend’s life and ended her own athletic career. But from her hospital bed, she refused to accept defeat—and decided to turn tragedy into a legacy.
“I don’t think I’ve ever lived in a world of ‘I have to.’ I live in the world of ‘I get to.’” — Jane Roos
How Service Became Her New Mission
Instead of letting grief define her, Jane Roos reinvented herself, founding the Canadian Athletes Now Fund (Can Fund), which has raised over $50 million to support Canadian Olympians and Paralympians. This episode reveals how Jane Roos’s resilience, creativity, and unwavering positivity helped rewrite her life’s purpose: “I really started to think about, I’m going to live a life of service. I’m going to live this life where I’m going to help people succeed.”
You'll discover the powerful lessons Jane Roos draws from her past—how she manages adversity, the impact of “random acts of magic,” and why the “how” matters less than having a strong “why.” Plus: Tony Chapman is joined by Jacquie Ryan , CEO of the Canadian Olympic Foundation, who shares insights on nurturing athletic dreams nationwide.
Impact Beyond the Podium
This episode isn’t just about sport—it’s about community, compassion, and bold reinvention. Whether you face your own setbacks or seek inspiration to pursue your dreams, Jane Roos’s wisdom will leave you motivated to take action.
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