AMY PURDY -- Amy Purdy had a typical childhood until losing her legs at 19 as a
result of Meningitis, which has led to an adulthood of extraordinary
accomplishments. Currently training for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi,
Russia, she is the top ranked adaptive snowboarder in the U.S. and three-time
World Cup Para-snowboard winner. Purdy is the Co-Founder of Adaptive Action
Sports, a non-profit organization which helps disabled youth, adults and wounded
veterans get involved in action sports. AAS was instrumental in getting adaptive
snowboarding added to the 2014 Paralympic Games. Purdy’s positive outlook has
opened many doors to other opportunities including being featured in a Madonna
music video, a lead acting role in an award winning independent film and
multiple modeling projects. She is an accomplished motivational speaker who has
shared her story with audiences around the world. In 2013, Purdy was named by
the International Olympic Committee as one of the top 15 most marketable
Para-athletes in the world. AMY PURDY partners with DEREK HOUGH.