Kelly Bruno

Name: Kelly Bruno (26)

Tribe: La Flor

Current Residence: Durham, North Carolina

Occupation: Medical Student at University of North

Carolina

Personal Claim to Fame: Becoming the second and fastest

female amputee to finish the Ironman World Championships

in Kona, Hawaii in 2007.

Inspiration in Life: My father who was recently killed in the

earthquake in Haiti. He was there with Food for the Poor to

bring hope and aid to people less fortunate. My dad was a

doctor, a teacher and a humanist. I most admired him and

looked up to him for his willingness to help others. He lived his life to the fullest every single

day. His legacy will be carried on by all of the lives he touched during his life.

Hobbies: Triathlons, cooking and traveling.

Pet Peeves: When people chew ice or blow bubbles in an otherwise quiet room.

3 Words to Describe You: Determined, persistent and strong-willed.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Christy Smith because she also faced a physical

disadvantage that, in the end, gave her additional strength. I also relate to Helen Glover’s nononsense-

appeal as that is how I approach my own life; with a no-nonsense attitude.

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: The challenge and the competition; I also want to honor my

father who has been a strong influence in overcoming many of the challenges I’ve faced as an

amputee and in life.

Why you think you will be the sole SURVIVOR: I’m physically and mentally strong. I’ve

overcome obstacles before when the odds were stacked up against me and I can do it again.