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Paralympian: Sports Build Confidence for Life
24 Jan
Summary
- Sports offer confidence to overcome life's major challenges.
- Adaptive sports helped her heal from cancer and amputation.
- Finding joy in the process, not just the destination.

Paralympic snowboarder Brenna Huckaby shared how sports have been instrumental in building her confidence to navigate life's challenges. After losing her leg to osteosarcoma at age 14, Huckaby discovered adaptive snowboarding, which not only provided an immense physical challenge but also a profound sense of accomplishment.
This journey through sports has allowed Huckaby to embrace fear and find happiness in the process, not just the outcome. She emphasizes the mental resilience gained from sports, which she applies to everyday life, transforming personal obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Huckaby, a gold and bronze medalist, also highlighted the importance of reflection in sports, encouraging athletes to analyze their training and learn from both successes and difficulties. This mental presence, she notes, is crucial for growth and applying lessons learned to broader life situations.




