After Workplace Accident, French Entrepreneur Rebuilds His Life Through Pool and Passion
Disabled craftsman Julien Darmigny launches a crowdfunding campaign to reclaim his dignity, revive his passion, and create opportunities for others living with disabilities.
Toulouse, Occitanie, France, 12th May 2026 – For more than 20 years, Julien Darmigny dedicated his life to swimming pool construction and renovation, a profession built not only on craftsmanship, but on passion, pride, and human connection.
Then, everything changed.
Fifteen years ago, a devastating workplace accident left Julien living with a disability that dramatically altered his life and forced him away from the career he loved most. What followed were years of hardship, closed doors, and the painful reality many disabled entrepreneurs face when trying to rebuild their future.
But Julien refused to let his story en...
