Welcome to THRIVE, the Amputee Coalition’s new blog dedicated to elevating the Amputee Community. THRIVE is your go-to resource for the latest news, updates, events, and education about limb loss and limb difference. THRIVE is the key resource for you to learn about...
Dear Amputee Coalition Community, The new year often marks a time for new beginnings. Every year, people set goals and look at ways to grow and improve, and I hope you all are excited for what 2022 can bring. This New Year will also bring a new chapter in my life as I...
The Amputee Coalition is pleased to announce its Chief Executive Officer Mary Richards was elected as a new member of the 2022 Board of Directors for the National Health Council (NHC). The Coalition has been a long member of the Council and this new appointment deepens the organizations’ partnership and commitment to promote increased access to affordable, high-value, and sustainable health care.
Organization bolsters governance and leadership team to strengthen its service to and support of the limb loss and limb difference community The Amputee Coalition named Mona Patel, Founder and Executive Director of the San Antonio Amputee Foundation, and Chad Jerdee,...
Are you growing tired of the phrases “our new normal” and “in these challenging times”? We are, too. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, like everyone, we had to rapidly change our operations to keep our community and staff safe. Now that we have a clearer...
At year’s end, I’m reminded by something Walt Disney once said: “Around here, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious … and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” 2019 was a...