RANDY SNOW

Randy was 16 years old while working on a farm when a one-thousand pound bale of hay crashed down on him, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Narrowly escaping death, the result was a broken back, paralysis and the end of walking forever.

There were many trials ahead and more lessons to be learned as the simplest tasks took on monumental proportions. But coming to the realization that it was more painful to stay the same than it was to change, Randy began to accept his new life.  

What may seem simple and time-compressed on this page was a lengthy and traumatic ordeal in a young man's life. The transition to accepting one's situation and competing has been a key to his success. No one better represents the idea of discovering options and finding new opportunities after change. In his new mode he has traveled the globe winning competitions, teaching and speaking.

Randy is the only athlete in history to compete in three different summer Paralympic Games in three different sports and win medals in each sport. He has represented the United States seven times in wheelchair basketball, won a silver medal in a 1500 meter exhibition race at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles and won ten US Open singles titles. Because of his achievements, he received the Paralympic torch from President Clinton in Washington, kicking off the Atlanta Paralympic Games in 1996.

He is a published author, past national MVP in sales, sits on many committees and advisory boards and is the president of NoXQs, Inc., an achievement company. His life has shaped his message.