Blind Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead woke up paralyzed and was later diagnosed with multiple sclerosis: How she relearned to walk, ski and win medals
Paralympic athlete Danelle Umstead’s story took a challenging turn with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis following an unexpected paralysis episode, mere months after her stunning bronze medal win. Despite grappling with progressive blindness since her youth, Umstead’s remarkable journey exemplifies unyielding determination. In late October 2010, Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead noticed something strange after a long…