inMotion Magazine

Year End 2024

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Got Questions About Osseointegration? Let’s Hear Them!

The Amputee Coalition, together with our Scientific & Medical Advisory Committee (SciMAC), is excited to start building a Guidebook on Osseointegration—and we need your insights to make it truly useful. Take just 10 minutes to complete our survey and let us know what topics are most important to you. The survey is open until December 5th, so share your voice today and help shape a resource designed with you in mind!

Make an Impact: Join Vetted Research Studies

Looking to get involved in research that truly supports the limb loss and limb difference community? Our Vetted Research Opportunities (VRO) page lists studies currently enrolling participants just like you. Every opportunity is carefully reviewed to make sure it aligns with the needs and goals of our community. By participating, you’re contributing to advancements that could shape the future of care and treatment. Check out the latest studies today—your voice makes a difference!

Amputee-Coalition.org/research/volunteer-research-opportunities/

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IN THIS ISSUE

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, CASS ISIDRO

The Ripples of Connection Leaving the conference mirrored the moments when we say goodbye after a meaningful reunion dinner, or family holiday get-together, or celebration; filled with joy yet bittersweet in the farewell. You convene in such a meaningful and...

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

  Winter weather can be tough on the skin. The cold air and indoor heating make the skin dry and flaky. Moving between cold and warm places can also cause skin irritation. Wearing layers and the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and other mobility devices can increase...

UNITED VOICES: STRONGER TOGETHER – ACNC24 RECAP

How ACNC24 Connections Fuel the Fight for Inclusion, Equity, and Equal Rights for Persons Who Have Disabilities In a world that often overlooks or marginalizes people who have disabilities, the importance of community and connection has never been more vital. The...

STEPPING OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE

With William Pike In a world where comfort often takes center stage, William Pike stands as a living testament to the extraordinary that lies just beyond the edges of our comfort zones. An adventurer, speaker, inventor, and a source of inspiration to many, Pike lost...

A GLIMPSE OF MY FUTURE

SYDNEY MARSHBURN Experiencing the Paris 2024 Paralympics as an LA 2028 Hopeful The 2024 Paralympics in Paris were more than just a global gathering of elite athletes; they were a vision of what my future could hold. The city, alive with history and passion, set the...

Q&A WITH BMX FREESTYLER

2024 NATIONAL ATHLETE JULIAN MOLINA WHY DID YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE NATIONAL ATHLETE ADVOCATE AMBASSADOR CAMPAIGN? I think it is an opportunity to be able to address the Amputee Coalition community from the sporting side of BMX Freestyle in an inspiring way,...

ON A MISSION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

JOVAN BOOKER There are two things that Jovan Booker is especially passionate about: soccer and empowering youth who have limb loss and limb difference. BY JEWEL CONNELLY There are two things that Jovan Booker is especially passionate about: soccer and empowering youth...

PEDALLING FOR AMPUTEES

JAKOB KEPKA Pedalling for Amputees in Ukraine AN INTERVIEW WITH JEFF TIESSEN, THRIVE MAGAZINE PUBLISHER To say that Jakob Kepka is a serious cyclist is far beyond an understatement. The above-knee amputee pedalled over 14,000 miles last year. Kepka is a man of...

HELP US KEEP MOVING FORWARD

Join the Fight for Inclusion, Equity, and Access This Holiday Season! This season, you have the power to make a difference. By supporting the Amputee Coalition’s year-end giving campaign, you’re joining a movement to ensure that every person, regardless of ability,...