By Laura Canfield Photo courtesy of Össur Femita Ayanbeku is a world-class runner, a two-time Paralympian, World Champion bronze medalist in the 200m and the current U.S. record holder in the 100m sprint. She’s been featured in PEOPLE Magazine and in a television,...

By Amanda Woodson Diversity and equity are key aspects of the Amputee Coalition’s mission. To fully represent the limb loss and limb difference community, it requires targeted and deliberate action to ensure we are inclusive of the diverse backgrounds within our...

By Katie Flanary Each year, the Amputee Coalition offers Youth Camp to help children living with limb loss and/or limb difference increase their self-confidence and self-esteem through a supportive camp experience. This year’s Camp will be held at the Austin Clyde 4-H...

By Jerrica Thurman Photos courtesy of Brandon Sonnier In a recent interview with the Amputee Coalition, Brandon Sonnier, television writer, producer, and director shared the story of his limb loss journey. Through the resources and support he received from the Amputee...

By Laura Canfield According to the Amputee Coalition, an estimated 507 people experience limb loss every day. In November 2020, one of those people was Jenny Urivez, a breast cancer survivor whose severe blood clots required her to have above‑knee amputation surgery....

By Colin Schaefer When the average person thinks about people living with limb loss and limb difference, a type of person usually comes to mind—someone who is White, served in the military, and received a purple heart. While these amputees are heroic and should be...

Adapted from the Amputee Coalition Fact Sheet on Race and Ethnicity Disparities in Limb Loss Over two million Americans live with limb loss and limb difference.1 But the risk is not the same for everyone. People of color are more likely to have limb loss as a result...