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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:

  • The author, Grant, held a lifelong dream of flying, particularly as an EMS pilot, a passion cultivated from early experiences.
  • This dream was profoundly challenged in 2010 when a severe snowmobile accident left him paralyzed below the waist.
  • Despite his paralysis, Grant, with immense determination and support, meticulously navigated rigorous FAA medical approvals and custom-engineered a hand-brake system to operate an aircraft.
  • After years of relentless effort and perseverance, he triumphantly earned his pilot's license and first-class medical certificate, fulfilling his dream and inspiring others to overcome perceived limitations.
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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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