Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy shares story of how her life changed when she was 19, and how she's been able to overcome major health challenges.
CHICAGO -- Amy Purdy is a three-time Paralympic medalist and the first double-leg amputee to snowboard in the Paralympic games. She's also competed on Dancing with the Stars on ABC and now she's a motivational speaker.
"I felt like I had the flu, and within 24 hours I was in the hospital on life support, given a 2% chance to live," Purdy said.
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