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Shattered Spine, Unbreakable Spirit

Refusing to accept his new reality as someone whose dreams were also shattered, Grant dug deep, determined to get back into the cockpit and earn his wings. Shawna Korgan
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Grant Korgan held a lifelong dream of becoming an EMS pilot, a pursuit seemingly ended by a paralyzing snowmobile accident in 2010 that left him with a severed spine.
  • Despite his paralysis, Korgan embarked on an arduous recovery, demonstrating immense resilience, including an expedition to the South Pole.
  • With unwavering support, Korgan overcame significant challenges, including securing an FAA first-class medical certificate and engineering a custom hand-brake system for an aircraft.
  • After nearly a decade, Korgan fulfilled his dream by successfully earning his pilot's license in 2019, showcasing his determination to transcend physical limitations and inspire others.
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As human beings, we’re constantly ­evaluating our paths—our dreams, our fears and the simple truth that fulfillment always lies just beyond the veil of what we perceive our limitations to be.

Grant Korgan

Grant Korgan is an adventurer and pilot who rebuilt his life after a spinal cord injury. His remarkable expedition to the South Pole was documented in the award-winning film, The Push, and further shared in his memoir, Two Feet Back. He uses aviation as a platform to help others through the Moment Foundation (www.momentfoundation.org or follow @MomentFoundation).

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