Success story: Amy Purdy lost everything and did not give up

 





This girl is not only a famous actress and model, but also an outstanding athlete. Amy Purdy (Amy Purdy) and another medalist of the Paralympic games, dancer and snowboarder. This man is sure that can help anyone overcome obstacles in life. Her story gives hope to people with disabilities to a normal life. Amy is doing everything possible to get the maximum from life pleasures.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, November 8, 1979, Amy was born. In childhood she was a very active child, involved in sports. But when the girl was 19 years happened unpredictable. Amy felt unwell. She assumed it was the flu. But the day passed and the feeling Amy has not improved. She was taken to the hospital in a state of sceptical shock. The news gets worse. She refused some organs, and also having DIC — syndrome. It has resulted in bad blood flow to the hands, kidneys, feet and ears. The good thing is that neither the brain nor the heart is not affected. The girl was put into an artificial coma, and she remained in this condition three weeks. Doctors said she had only 2% survival. As to normalize blood flow and failed, Amy's legs were amputated to the knees. And at 21, she had a kidney transplant. The donor was the natural father of a girl.

In seven months, Amy Purdy suffered a severe depression, however, the desire to live a normal life won. She decided again to go snowboarding on artificial limbs. It was just one year and she took to compete in para – snowboard in the mountain Manof the third honorary place. In 2003, Amy begins a career as a model and actress. In the same year starts working in a famous organization called "Freedom of Innovation". The company produces dentures.


Her story is an example that disability is not a reason to end a life. Amy Purdy has made progress not only in sport but also made a great contribution to social activities. And the biggest achievement considers helping people believe in themselves and in their capabilities.published



 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


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Source: mif-facts.com.ua

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