Because if you’re going to live life on the edge, make sure it’s properly harnessed. Skydiving has been on my bucket list since forever—but I didn’t get the chance before I broke my neck in a shallow water dive and became a C6 quad, paralyzed from the chest down with limited arm and hand movement.
And yet… I still jumped.
With my legs hanging out the door of that plane, 14,000 feet in the air, I had one thought:
👉 “I’ve arrived.”
MEET THE DREAM TEAM
I met the All Veterans Group last year when we went racecar driving together (because… obviously). Their motto? “We want to make the world a better place.” And they mean it. This nonprofit is made up of active duty service members, veterans, patriotic civilians, and their families. They:
🪂 Jump into stadiums at events around the country
🪂 Create unforgettable experiences
🪂 Help people with disabilities live their wildest dreams
With the help of the Golden Knights and a top-notch engineering crew, they designed a custom harness just for me:
✅ Protected pressure-sensitive areas (huge when you’re paralyzed)
✅ Locked in my arms so they didn’t go flying
âś… Allowed my legs to be lifted safely during landing
It was so effective, they’re now working on a patent.
WHAT SKYDIVING FELT LIKE AS A QUADRIPLEGIC
Honestly, it’s hard to put into words—but I’ll try:
🌀 Like falling into freedom
đź’¨ Like fear turning into laughter mid-air
🌤️ Like weightlessness… in every way
🧠Like shutting off the noise and turning on wonder
We freefell for 90 seconds at 120 mph before the chute opened. And then? Quiet. Peace. Absolute joy. I couldn’t stop smiling. I even convinced my boyfriend to jump with me (He’s a keeper!)
I’M AN ADRENALINE JUNKIE… WITH A SPREADSHEET
Yes, I chase wild experiences—but always with precision. I research, plan, and partner with people who prioritize safety and accessibility. Before the jump, someone told me:
💬 “You’ll always have one more landing in life than you do takeoffs.” It made me laugh… but it also stuck with me. There are moments in life when the only thing between you and joy is a leap—one made with courage, trust, and a really good team.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Who knows. But here’s what I do know:
đź’ˇ I live with intention
đź’ˇ I appreciate every moment I can do something extraordinary
đź’ˇ I say yes to things I once thought were impossible
If sharing this helps even one person take their own next bold step—whatever that looks like—then every second of that freefall was worth it.
(Behind the Scenes Video coming soon)
