A moment
that should have destroyed a life has instead
become a journey that impacts, encourages, and inspires others to greatness.
Heidi was
23 years old in 1998 when the car she was driving was hit so hard that it
tumbled into a ravine, caught fire, and killed her friend
sitting in the passenger’s seat. Heidi was burned over 52 percent of her body, ultimately
endured more than 20 surgeries and had both legs amputated below her knees.
Still, she
never gave up. “This was the life I had now. What was I going to do with it?”
she asked. “I fought not to shut down. I fought to live again.”
Today, Heidi does not identify herself as a victim. She is compassionate. She is hopeful. She is ambitious. She is a survivor. Read More
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Heidi has just launched her new blog, Fancy Feet, where she examines life's challenges, surprises and the thoughts in her head.
Watch Heidi's presentation to over 3000 fire fighters at the Biennial IAFF Delegates Convention. (20 mins)
Meet some of the heroes from Heidi's story in this brief documentary. (4 mins)