Michael Klim - From Olympic Champion to Rare Disease Champion - An Aussie swimming legend on life with CIDP

Adapting to and thriving in adversity and so much more.. 

In 2020, Australian swimming legend and two time Olympic gold medal winner Michael Klim was diagnosed with the Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). 

After 2 years coming to terms with this life changing diagnosis, Michael made his diagnosis with this rare disease public. 

He has since become an active advocate for the CIDP community and as a Lifeblood Ambassador has highlighted the importance of plasma donation in treating this and many other inflammatory neuropathies. 

In this candid conversation, Michael opens up about the challenges of coming to terms with his diagnosis and how his experiences have driven him to establish the Klim Foundation to help others in the same position. 

The Klim Foundation aims to raise awareness of CIDP, provide vital support for sufferers and families affected by it, and to drive research to find a therapeutic solution for this rare and debilitating neurological disorder. 

To learn more about Lifeblood Australia go to https://www.lifeblood.com.au/michael-klim 

To learn more about the Klim Foundation go to https://klimfoundation.org.au/