“For me, I just began, eventually, to embrace what I had. This is what I have to deal with and, not just deal with, but this is what I have to share, and how can I do that the best way.”

American actress, model, para-snowboarder

Amy Michelle Purdy is an American actress, model, para-snowboarder, motivational speaker, fashion designer and author. She is also a Paralympic medalist and the co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports. Purdy won bronze at the 2014 Paralympics and silver at the 2018 Paralympics. Her work spans performance, sport, design, and public speaking, and she is known for speaking about resilience, adaptation, and achievement in the face of physical challenge.