Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy is a renowned American adaptive snowboarder, motivational speaker, and actress. After losing both of her legs due to meningitis at the age of 19, she went on to become a pioneer in adaptive sports, winning multiple medals at the Paralympic Games. In addition to her athletic achievements, Purdy has gained fame for her inspiring story and has been featured in various media, including a TED Talk and the television show 'Dancing with the Stars.' Her advocacy for people with disabilities and her efforts to raise awareness about adaptive sports have made her a prominent figure in the community.
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Recent news mentions
Paralympic medalist and 'Dancing with the Stars' finalist Amy Purdy says her life changed in a matter of hours at just 19 years old when doctors told her she had less than a 2% chance of surviving a devastating illness.
‘DWTS’ finalist, Paralympian Amy Purdy, beat 2% survival odds, lost both legs
United States· 2026-03-07
The couple named their five-week-old daughter Amy Isabel in honor of Amy Purdy, who donated her uterus.
Pagimdė moteris, kuriai buvo transplantuota gimda: „Tai didžiausia dovana“ | Verslas
Lithuania· 2025-04-13
Amy Purdy donated her uterus to her sister, Grace Davidson, enabling her to conceive.
У Британії вперше народила жінка з пересадженою маткою
Ukraine· 2025-04-08