CONTINUOUS INSPIRATION The theme of this issue is "DREAM," and it couldn't be more fitting, because no matter how much members of our community overcome, regardless of the challenges faced, there is a continuous inspiration to reach for our dreams. The limb loss and...
If you approach it like it’s a step stool, you’ll start climbing By Sherri Edge, Arm Dynamics Photography by Kelby Pechacek It seems like nothing can stop Justin Pechacek from achieving his goals. He grew up active in sports, was the captain of his high school...
Lead Advocate Jim Wilkes Harnesses the Power of Self-Advocady By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist Ever since becoming an above-knee amputee over five years ago, Jim Wilkes, like many amputees, has had to become his biggest advocate. After nine failed knee...
5 Million Strong By Natalie Harold, Resource Development Manager How many of us are out there? Are you a person living with limb loss or limb difference? Have you ever wondered how many others like you are living in the United States at this very moment? By typing...
Seeing others overcome their fears in their own ways is a powerful motivator By Divine Favour Akin, Youth Engagement Reporter Editor’s Note: Divine Favour Akin continues her story about attending Youth Camp and the Amputee Coalition National Conference. Time went by...
ARC ACT AIMS TO FIGHT THE NO. 1 CAUSE OF LIMB LOSS IN THE U.S. By Ryan Geddie, Government Relations Vascular disease, which includes peripheral arterial disease (PAD), is the cause of more than 50% of limb loss in the United States. PAD is a crisis, and one that is...
Paralympian Nicole Roundy on overcoming life’s challenges By Laura Canfield To say Nicole Roundy has OVERCOME challenges is an understatement: The para-snowboarding pioneer helped propel her sport to the Paralympic stage. She is a twotime Paralympian, a 24-time World...
Paralympic Sprinter Blake Leeper Soars Beyond Limitations By Jewel Connelly, Communications Specialist “My adversity is my advantage.” This is the powerful motto that Paralympic sprinter Blake Leeper lives by, a mindset which has released him from the limitations...
Highlights from the National Conference In August, the Amputee Coalition welcomed nearly 1,000 members, caregivers and supporters of the limb loss and limb difference community from across the country to Orlando, Florida, for the Amputee Coalition National Conference....
National Conference brings us together, makes us feel at home. It feels like coming home. If you are like me and numerous community members who pulled me to the side to say hello, this was a resounding and repeating phrase I heard throughout our week together. A place...