At the age of 15, Amy Purdy decided she loved snowboarding. When she started snowboarding, she learned to have confidence in herself and to love all the beautiful things in life. When Amy was 19, she was excited about her future and what lay ahead, but she never thought about what would happen next. At the age of 19, Amy had Neisseria meningitis, which led to kidney failure and the removal of her spleen. But it also caused both of his legs to be amputated when his body was in shock. His body stopped blood flow to his legs to help save his organs. But she is still in very good health to this day. Before, during and after this tragedy befell her life, she knew snowboarding would always be a part of her life. When she was in the hospital, all she thought about was how she was going to snowboard again and what it would take to get back on a board. Before Amy lost her legs, she was a massage therapist, loved snowboarding and wanted to see the world. With her future changed, Amy was still determined to do the same things as before, but differently. She knew she couldn't give up, because quitting meant giving up the things that were most important in her life. While Amy was in the hospital, she says her doctor told her: whatever you believe, think about it now. When this happened, Amy thought in her head about love. She believed in loving life, loving each other, and loving snowboarding. But this is what inspires him today. Although she loved snowboarding, she never thought about going to the Olympics until she lost her legs. She competed in the 2014 Sochi Paralympics and won a bronze medal. She also started Adaptive Action Sports to create opportunities for people with physical disabilities...... middle of paper ....... Amy shows her determination by motivating herself to snowboard again after falling ill. She is strong because she is able to keep moving forward and keep doing good or bad. She inspires others by sharing with them her journey, but also how she overcame her disability. Amy inspires me because not only does she have the ability to overcome her challenges, but also because she has a beautiful outlook on life. She had the strength to continue pursuing her passion. She inspires me because she doesn't want to be famous because of her legs. She wants to take advantage of the situation and use it to inspire people around the world. Amy Purdy has some special qualities about her that should be recognized, not just her legs. This is how she inspires people. She continues to be a hero because she wants to show people that they can overcome their own personal obstacles..