Noah Galloway facts for kids

Noah Matthew Galloway (born October 28, 1981) is a former United States Army soldier. He is also a popular motivational speaker and loves extreme sports. Noah was hurt during the Iraq War, losing his left arm and left leg.

He was a contestant on the TV show Dancing with the Stars in 2015. He danced with Sharna Burgess and they finished in third place. Noah also led his team to win the first season of the TV show American Grit on FOX. His book, Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier, came out in 2016. Noah enjoys playing golf and throwing darts.

Early life

Noah Galloway was born in Birmingham, Alabama. His parents are Andy and Bebe Galloway. When Noah was young, his father had an accident and lost his hand. This helped his father understand Noah's feelings after his own injury.

Noah's family has Scottish roots. He has even worn a traditional Scottish kilt in sports events. His family also has a history of serving in the military.

Career

Military service

Noah Galloway joined the military in 2001. He joined after the 9/11 attacks. He became a Sergeant in the 1st Battalion of the 502nd Infantry. This unit was part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Noah was serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. On December 19, 2005, he was badly hurt in an IED attack in Iraq. He lost his left arm and left leg. His right leg and jaw were also injured. He was unconscious for five days. Later, he was moved to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. for treatment.

Fitness challenges

After leaving the Army, Noah went through a challenging time. He then started to focus on fitness. He reconnected with his love for sports from his childhood. His friend Eric Eisenberg, who helps with prosthetic devices, encouraged him.

Noah eventually became a personal trainer. He took part in many fitness competitions. These included 5K and 10K races. He also did Tough Mudders, CrossFit competitions, and Spartan events. Noah was part of Operation Enduring Warrior. This group helps veterans through sports. He even tried to climb Carstensz Pyramid in Indonesia. Noah says that social media helped him stay motivated.

Inspiring others

Noah Galloway is a popular motivational speaker. He talks to veterans, school children, and many others. His main message is "no excuses." He wants to inspire people to overcome challenges.

Noah appeared on the cover of Men's Health magazine in 2014. He was the first reader chosen for the cover. He was also named the magazine's "Ultimate Men's Health Guy." He has been a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Today Show. In 2015, Noah was featured on the cover of U.S. Veterans Magazine.

Brand partnerships

In 2014, Noah became a spokesman for Kenneth Cole. He promoted their new fragrance, Mankind Ultimate. More recently, Noah became an ambassador for Armitron Watches. Both he and Armitron support the No Excuses Charitable Fund. This fund helps injured veterans with physical rehabilitation.

Dancing with the Stars

In 2015, Noah Galloway was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars (season 20). He was paired with professional dancer Sharna Burgess. Noah tried using a prosthetic arm for one dance. However, he and Sharna decided not to use it for any of his dances.

The show's producers told him he would not do the jive or quickstep. These dances have fast, repeated movements that would be too painful for him. On May 19, 2015, Noah and Sharna finished in third place. Riker Lynch came in second, and Rumer Willis won first place.

Television appearances

Charity work

Noah Galloway started the No Excuses Charitable Fund. This fund helps organizations he believes in. It has supported Operation Enduring Warrior. It also helps local programs for children at the YMCA in Alabaster, Alabama, where he lives.

In June 2016, Noah went with high school students from Thompson High School to Jutiapa, Honduras. They helped set up computer labs. They also installed water purifiers for clean drinking water.

Personal life

Noah Galloway married Amanda in June 2021. He is a father of four children. His oldest son is Colston. His son Jack and daughter Rian are from a previous marriage. His youngest son, Matthew, was born in November 2022.

In September 2015, Noah received a special home. It was part of the Homes for Our Troops program. The home is designed to be easy to use for people with injuries. It has features for wheelchairs and amputees. The organization also helps veterans with money planning. Noah had volunteered for this organization since 2010.

Works and publications

• Living with No Excuses: The Remarkable Rebirth of an American Soldier (2016)

See also

In Spanish: Noah Galloway para niños