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,...
Take Advantage of Discounted Registration for #ACNC24
You're invited to the premier event for the limb loss and limb difference community! Themed Celebrating Connection, the 2024 National Conference will celebrate and engage our diverse community and highlight ways to expand it in every way. Join your community and...
Mary Terry
SEEING ME. Hi. My name is Mary. Being an Amputee means more to me now than in the past. I say that because I am a left trans-radial congenital amputee. Growing up, I hated school and hid my left arm as much as possible because of bullying. Everywhere that I went,...
Christopher Graziotto
GOD TOOK MY LEG TO GIVE ME A LIFE. Hi. I'm a soon-to-be amputee of 3 years. I would have never believed that losing my left leg below the knee would be the best thing that ever happened to me. At 17 I was in a terrible BMX accident that tore my left calf in half and...
Kiyahki Bivins
SEPSIS SURVIVOR. Kiyahki Bivins is a mother of three who has had to fight for her life. She said she spent three months in Piedmont Hospital after mysteriously contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection. Eventually, the sickness caused her to lose limbs and...
Amanda Lopez
AMNIOTIC BAND SYNDROME. Hello. My name is Amanda Lopez. I am 33 and from Orlando, FL. I currently reside in Pasadena, TX. I was born with amniotic band syndrome. I am missing my right leg, and I have underdeveloped fingers and a clubfoot. I do everything like everyone...
Join Us in Celebrating Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month!
The Amputee Coalition is excited to announce the start of Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and celebrating our community. We encourage you to join us in spreading awareness about what it’s like...
Daniela Hernandez
STEP BY STEP. Hi there! I'm Daniela, a 34-year-old from Mexico, happily married with two wonderful kids. Two years ago, during a holiday in NYC, I experienced a life-changing accident. A taxi lost control and struck me while I was walking with friends on the sidewalk,...
Mary Grace Aclan
UNIQUE YET EMBRACED. For 19 years, I've been using a cosmetic foam cover on my prosthetic leg as my way of blending in and providing a sense of normalcy. It’s been a year since I made the decision to remove the foam and show off my bionic leg. There are both pros and...
Gilbert Alvarado
STRIVING FOR A BETTER LIFE HELPING OTHERS LIKE MYSELF. I live in a place called Palmetto, Florida. This area does have an amazing coastline of beaches. On this particular day I was going for my aquatic therapy which I do so that I do not get stiff, I’m sure that some...