“When you are mobile, you are free. Free to move, free to contribute to society, free to dream and to grow. With the proper support, the possibilities of what we can achieve are endless.”
AMY PURDY
A Story that BecAme a Mission
When Amy Purdy lost both legs at the age of 19, she had one burning desire: to get back on her snowboard. What she discovered broke her heart. There were so few resources for people like her who refused to let disability define what was possible.
In 2005, Amy and her husband Daniel started Adaptive Action Sports Their organization pioneered adaptive competitions at the X-Games and helped pave the way to the Paralympics, but something bigger was happening along the way.
As Amy traveled and shared her story, she kept meeting people whose challenges went far beyond sports. Parents who needed wheelchairs to chase their kids around the playground. Workers who had the skills but not the equipment to keep their jobs. People who wanted to move, to contribute, to live fully, but couldn’t access what they needed.
In 2019, after a severe leg injury left her unable to walk comfortably for several years, Amy was reminded firsthand of the profound impact mobility has on independence, freedom, and quality of life. This experience became the genesis of the Amy Purdy Fund.
“I’ve been able to achieve all that I have because of the immense amount of support I’ve received along the way. My goal is to pay it forward and help others live their best life through the power of sport and mobility.”
AMY PURDY
Unlocking Possibility Through Mobility
The Amy Purdy Mobility Fund is Amy’s way of saying: you deserve to move through life on your own terms.
Yes, we still support adaptive athletes (that fire never goes out!), but our real mission is so much bigger.
The mission of the Amy Purdy Mobility Fund is to enhance quality of life, freedom, and independence for people with physical disabilities. The fund’s core focus is to provide equipment grants for mobility devices that help people in every walk of life move forward and thrive.
THE AMY PURDY MOBILITY FUND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN 2 WAYS:
MOBILITY EQUIPMENT GRANTS
We Fund Freedom: Wheelchairs, prosthetics, adaptive equipment – whatever it takes to get you moving when insurance says no.
We Build Independence: The best gift we can give anyone is the ability to write their own story.
ADAPTIVE ATHLETE GRANTS
We Break Down Barriers: Financial obstacles shouldn’t determine who gets to live fully. Period.
We Fuel Dreams: Your goals matter, whether that’s getting back to work, playing with your kids, or competing in your sport.
Ready to Change a Life?
Right now, someone is sitting at home wondering if they’ll ever get back to the life they love.
This isn’t just about supporting a cause, it’s about joining a community of people who believe mobility equals possibility. Every donation connects you to real people whose lives you’re about to change.
When you give, you’re not just funding equipment. You’re backing dreamers, fighters, and go-getters who refuse to let anything hold them back. You’re saying “your goals matter” to someone who needs to hear it.
One wheelchair helps a parent get back in the game with their kids.
One prosthetic gets someone back to work; back to independence.
One adaptive device is a dream back on track.