
The Mindset That Took Her From 2% Survival Odds to the Paralympics | Amy Purdy
Published 2/20/2026
Amy Purdy was a 19-year-old with big dreams when meningococcal meningitis put her in a coma within 24 hours of her first symptom, leaving her a double-leg amputee fighting her way back from 83 pounds and kidney failure. Her story isn't just about survival; it's about a near-death experience that…
