Amputee Strong. Being born with one hand has been a big challenge but more of a blessing in life! It’s never stopped me from doing anything! I’ve played football for 10 years and other kinds of sports my whole life! A lot of people always see the things that I do and...
The 3D modeling class at Almaden Country Day School in San Jose, California, recently took on a project that made a real impact in the life of a third-grade student. Garvin Thomas reported on the story for NBC Bay Area. It all started when Trent DeSantis’ mother...
As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we wanted to share Gini Thomas' story of resilience and inspiration. In August 2012, a devastating motorcycle accident changed Gini's life forever. A driver, who ran through a stop sign, collided with her and her husband....
Never Give Up - The Unseen Story. Mr. Aniketh Vyas, MS in Computer Science, officially graduated from Saint Louis University. Life isn't always the way we want. I came to the United States of America with many dreams, as every other individual dreams. I applied to...
Quad Amputee Fashion. We may not be able to go back and wear the same high heels, or dresses, but becoming an amputee was a challenge with clothes...eventually, my creativity and love of clothes returned to me.
Currently completing his Ph.D. while working for Portland Opera and designing a show of his own, Ty Chiko is as ambitious as he is creative. Deeply passionate about the arts, Ty is a visual artist, an established opera singer, and even plays several instruments,...
Nothing is impossible with God. Two months ago, I got involved in a terrible road accident which actually led to my left leg amputation. I am a fashion model and honestly, this wasn't easy for me to take. Felt like everything fell apart and I could barely achieve my...
By Cathi Uhles, Certified Peer Visitor My life has always been an example of learning to live with change. I lived in 11 different homes before I turned 18, and since have lived in 3 different countries and many places in the US. I have always embraced change, but...
Although born without a right hand, Mike Bolland has an impressive list of accomplishments that run the gamut including child actor, professional bowler, comedian, and podcaster. His story was recently featured by Jordan Bontke in ABC15 Arizona’s Uplifting Arizona...
Reprinted with permission from Connecting Vets. By Julia LeDoux. A Gulf War Army veteran now serves as the Executive Board Chair of the Amputee Coalition, the only national nonprofit that serves all those who experience limb loss or limb difference. John Register...