Closing General Session: Amy Purdy – Living Beyond Limits
Wed May 14
1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
Prepare to be moved, as NY Times Best Selling Author and Oprah Super Soul 100 Thought Leader Amy Purdy takes the stage, sharing her breathtaking story of resilience and triumph in the face of adversity. Amy recounts the unimaginable loss of both her legs at the age 19 and her remarkable rise to becoming a professional snowboarder, 3x Paralympic Medalist and runner up on the ABC hit show Dancing With the Stars. In this empowering talk, Amy weaves in the themes of creativity, clarity and commitment into an emotional rollercoaster of powerful storytelling that will take you from tears to cheers and redefine what it means to be inspired. This captivating session promises to be an unforgettable experience, igniting a fire within you to embrace your own challenges, break barriers, and unlock your fullest potential.
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Amy Purdy, Inspirational World-Class Paralympic Athlete, Performer & Advocate
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Inspirational World-Class Paralympic Athlete, Performer & Advocate
At age 19, after experiencing flu-like symptoms, Amy Purdy was rushed to the hospital in a state of septic shock. Enroute, she experienced respiratory and multiple organ failure which caused her to lose circulation to her extremities. When she entered the hospital, she was given less than a 2% chance of survival, put on life support, and placed into a coma. After fighting for her…