For Immediate Release Media Contact: Shree Thaker, Communications & Partnerships Director, sthaker@amputee-coalition.org 5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference (Washington, DC, February 15, 2024) The Amputee Coalition’s newly...
Amputee Coalition Announces Incoming Board Chair, New Members, and Full 2024 Board of Directors
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Shree Thaker, Communications & Partnerships Director, sthaker@amputee-coalition.org (January 4, 2024, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition announces the 2024 board of directors roster. William Passig Perno, MBA, FACHE,...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Job Center Delivers Resources for Job Seekers, Employers
For Immediate Release Amputee Coalition Job Center Delivers Resources for Job Seekers, Employers (May 10, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition has launched its new Job Center for people living with limb loss and limb difference to explore career opportunities...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Releases “Conquer” Public Service Announcement
For Immediate Release Amputee Coalition Releases “Conquer” Public Service Announcement (April 14, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition recently released a national television public service announcement titled “Conquer” to highlight the many ways people...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Broadcasts #InspireToElevate National Television PSAs
For Immediate Release (April 3, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition will broadcast a series of national television public service announcements (PSAs) to promote its new #InspireToElevate campaign starting April 2023. The year-round initiative raises...
Press Release: Coach Dar Will Headline Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program Luncheon, March 10-11
For Immediate Release (March 7, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program (YEP) will feature Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore during its power-packed inaugural Youth Empowerment Luncheon for amputee youth ages 10-17. The luncheon, which will...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Launches Online Community for People Living With Limb Loss and Limb Difference
For Immediate Release Amputee Coalition Launches Online Community for People Living With Limb Loss and Limb Difference (March 1, 2023, Washington, D.C.) Today, the Amputee Coalition officially launched its new online community, AC Connect, the premier virtual space...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Welcomes New CEO and President Cassandra Isidro
For Immediate Release (January 19, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition board of directors is pleased to announce Cassandra “Cass” Isidro as the organization’s new CEO and president. After a competitive and rigorous CEO search, the board of directors selected...
Press Release: The Amputee Coalition Launches a New Youth Engagement Program
For Immediate Release Washington, D.C. (January 17, 2023) – The Amputee Coalition is launching a new, year-round Youth Engagement Program (YEP) to support the estimated 25,000-70,000 people under 18 living with limb loss and limb difference. The new program will focus...
Press Release: Amputee Coalition Announces Partnership with ADA on Amputation Prevention Alliance
For Immediate Release (January 13, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition is proud to announce its forthcoming partnership with the American Diabetes Association to support the Amputation Prevention Alliance. Complications from diabetes, including peripheral...