Danielle Cummings

Albuquerque, NM

Danielle’s Bio

Hey there! My name is Danielle Cummings, and I am an all-around mountain girl. From an early age, I fell in love with the humility and challenge the mountains provided. My favorite things in life are the first run on a powder day and the feeling of achievement I get from pushing my body to its limit while competing. In July ’23, I became a below knee amputee after a 6.5 yr battle with chronic pain. My first year as an amputee started with me relearning how to walk and culminated with me racing at USA Paratriathlon Nationals. I am now starting to race internationally with the goal of qualifying and being selected for the LA28 Paralympic Triathlon Team! I am also in my third year of medical school with the goal of working in Emergency and Wilderness Medicine.

Danielle Cummings Adventure Scholarship Recipient
Danielle Cummings Adventure Scholarship Recipient

My Core Values

  1. Glorify God in all that I do
  2. Excellence over perfection
  3. Find joy in the little things
  4. Be comfortable in the unknown
  5. Never lose my childlike silliness
  6. Do things that scare me
  7. 5 min outside can do more than you know
  8. Smile and laughter are contagious
  9. Be a champion of others
  10. Honesty

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