SOCCER RATS. At the age of 12 and playing Little League baseball, our coach invited a friend and former major league baseball player to one of our practices. In the days leading up to the player’s arrival, our coach only told us that the man had played in the outfield...
RAPHAEL NASSIM THE SUPERHERO. Something little I would like to share…. At our 21-week ultrasound, we were told that our little courageous warrior would have a limb difference. It will be to his right arm, this occurs in 1-100,000 pregnancies with no real diagnosis....
DETERMINATION. I had to have my left leg amputated above the knee due to Covid. My left knee became infected because of bacteria from having Covid. Leading up to the amputation I had 4 surgeries to try to remove the infection from my knee. I had to have a T-Pick line...
Did you know that you can submit written content to be considered for inclusion on the Thrive blog? In fact, we want to hear from you and provide another opportunity for the voices of our community members and those who serve the community to be shared! If you’re...
Candice Davis had just turned 30 and was living life as a flight attendant who enjoyed working out frequently and traveling. However, when she got COVID-19 in August 2021, it changed her life as she knew it forever. Her powerful story of resilience and strength was...
April marks a significant time for the limb loss and limb difference community as we come together to raise awareness, share our stories, and celebrate our resilience. At the Amputee Coalition, we are proud to highlight the remarkable journeys of our community members...
46 YEAR OLD BKA. I lost my right foot in a major vehicle collision. I wore my first prosthetic for 12 years. They had to remove the fractured plate and I had volume issues with the socket. I have a traditional socket with a mechanical vacuum pump suspension system. I...
SNOWBOARDING. Lost my leg 8 years ago. Went back to snowboarding, skydiving, biking, and swimming. Started a support group and also volunteer for kids. I am only 77. There is much more. 🏂🏂🏂🏂
THRIVE FOR VICTORY. I am 61 years old. I have been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 25 years. April is also Occupational Therapy Awareness Month. I am. both a COTA and an RBKA. I lost my right leg due to a blood clot. September 5, 2018. I still do OT work PRN....
UPPER LIMB LOSS. Our son Randal lost his right arm in a motorcycle accident in December 2023. He was a truck driver. Randy also played many instruments. Now he sings for the band Rebel Shakedown. You can hear them on Instagram, Spotify, Facebook etc. God, music,...