The Amputee Coalition mourns the loss of Joice “Pelly” L. Williams, a peer support counselor who passed away on March 27 at the age of 66. “Joice was a gracious and kind woman and a fantastic Certified Peer Visitor! She was always willing to help anytime we called on...
California Woman Won’t Let Amputation Interfere With Her Plans
In recognition of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, Mirage News featured a story about Melissa Kendall of California. Melissa began experiencing foot pain in late 2021 that gradually worsened. She was focused on her upcoming wedding and didn’t think much...
Female Marine Adapts After Leg Amputation
Annika Hutsler felt she had something to prove when she enlisted in the Marine Corps. All female Marines have something to prove, she said. Although it did not happen in the way she expected, Annika has proved just how incredibly tough she is. Sandra Endo of Fox 11 in...
Lacrosse Star: Amputation Made Me a Better Player
We tend to believe people succeed despite their limb loss or limb difference. Matt Freitas thinks he has excelled as a college lacrosse player because of his amputation. Freitas, who underwent amputation of his right leg after a car accident when he was 11, is a...
Get the Latest From AC News Flash
The latest episode of AC News Flash will help you stay up to date with all that is going on at the Amputee Coalition. President and CEO Cass Isidro and Board Chairman John Register detail the latest opportunities and initiatives, and invite you to get involved with...
The Amputee Coalition National Conference Can Change Your Life
You never know who you might meet at the Amputee Coalition National Conference, but chances are it will be someone with an incredible story. We have heard from two women recently who mentioned the profound experience they enjoyed upon attending their first National...
Gerber Baby Increases Awareness of People With Limb Differences
When Isa Slish was named 2022 Gerber baby, she made history as the first baby with a limb difference to be chosen for the iconic role. Now at 19 months old, she is learning to walk with the help of a new prosthetic leg. Elise Solé recently covered Isa’s story for...
County in N.Y. Makes Trails More Accessible
Kevin Lange endured a bumpy ride, and that’s what made him happy. Lange, who uses a wheelchair, last week tested one of two trail chairs put into use by Westchester County, New York, as part of its adaptive hiking program called Trails Without Limits. The...
Elevate Your Story for Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month
Did you know that more than 2.7 million people just in the United States alone live with limb loss or limb difference? It is estimated that by 2050, this number is expected to nearly double and this is why Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is so important!...
The Best Thing I Did for Myself
By Vala Hallgrimson, Certified Peer Visitor and Lead Advocate (Washington State) Have you ever thought about what you would do after retirement? Well, that's where I was five years ago until the world chose for me. January 20, 2018, I went into the hospital with...