Dana Bowman
It's not the Disability, It's the Ability Overcoming Adversity, Mastering Change & Reaching your Dreams

Dana Bowman, former member of the US Army's Golden Knights Parachute team, gained worldwide attention in 1994 during a most unthinkable accident. During an exercise, Dana and his partner were demonstrating the Diamond Track maneuver, and – wearing smoke-producing "wingtips" – the two "etched" a diamond shape in the sky. The skydivers, traveling at a combined speed of 300 m.p.h. and planning to crisscross, instead collided in midair. Both of Dana's legs were severed instantly, one above and one below the knee. The impact claimed the life of his best friend and skydiving partner, and changed Dana's life – instantly and forever.

Dana speaks about how his attitude and determination have allowed him to live an active life – full of scuba diving, bicycling, snow and water skiing, snowmobiling – and skydiving. He speaks around the country to share his belief that it is not our disabilities but our abilities that matter. "We face challenges everyday; it is overcoming those challenges that makes us stronger," Bowman explains. Named ABC Person of the Week, Dana has also been profiled in Sports Illustrated, Readers Digest, and People magazine, as well as on the Discovery and History Channels. A movie is being produced about his amazing life.

Dana can even skydive into your event – as wide-eyed attendees watch a double-amputee land on a dime every time. Then Dana will remove his chute and further prove that if we choose to be disabled, we will be disabled. And if we choose to live life to its fullest, we will find continual fulfillment and inspiration.

His speaking topics include:

• It's not the Disability, It's the Ability
• Conquering Adversity
• Mastering Change – The Only Constant

Travels From: Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

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