Alana Nichols

The alchemy of tragedy: Turning trauma into triumph

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Two survivors of life-changing spinal cord injuries share how they turned devastating accidents into powerful catalysts for growth, purpose and service. Discover the mindset shifts, resilience strategies and community-building practices that transformed personal tragedy into a force for good.

Alana Nichols is a trailblazing, multisport Paralympian and advocate. After a life-changing spinal cord injury at 17, she became the first American woman to win gold in both Summer and Winter Games. A six-time medalist, mother and adaptive surfing champion, she supports inclusion and empowers women and adaptive athletes worldwide.