By Trenaya Reid, Workforce Development Manager The Amputee Coalition’s Workforce Development Program is excited to announce the launch of the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) Workforce Development Program. It is designed to assist 15- to 17-year-olds living with limb...
Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org (March 7, 2023, Washington, D.C.) The Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program (YEP) will feature Darleen “Coach Dar” Santore during its power-packed inaugural...
Seats are filling up quickly. Register now. We are rapidly approaching our first Youth Empowerment Luncheon, featuring Coach Dar! If you still need to register for the free luncheon, first visit the YEP registration page. You want to be in the room with one of the...
Time is running out to get your free seat. Are you attending the Youth Empowerment Luncheon? Seats are filling up quickly, and so is the list for financial assistance. You don’t want to miss out on this great event. We are excited to spotlight our featured speaker,...
YEP's 2023 Youth Empowerment Luncheon will be held at the Westin Chicago Lombard, March 10-11. Registration is FREE, but seats are filling up quickly! Living with limb loss can be a challenging experience, but you don’t have to face it alone. The Amputee...
The Youth Engagement Program (YEP) is excited to host our first Youth Empowerment Luncheon on Saturday, March 11, in the Chicago area. You can join us at the Westin Chicago Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, Illinois, from noon-6 p.m. Central. We will also host a...
When: March 10-11 Where: Westin Chicago Lombard Details: Friday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m., Welcome Reception, Cypress Room Saturday, March 11, noon-5 p.m., Youth Empowerment Luncheon, Magnolia Room Agenda: Workshops, keynote speaker, giveaways, new YEP merch, selfie...
For Immediate Release Contact: Jerrica Thurman, Vice President, Strategy & Communications, jerrica@amputee-coalition.org Washington, D.C. (January 17, 2023) – The Amputee Coalition is launching a new, year-round Youth Engagement Program (YEP) to support the...
According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, esprit de corps is “the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group.” In other words, the strength and force that come from a shared concept or burden. The essence of a community. A simple example would be you and your friends shouting together in a gym: the shared burden of not having to do it by yourself or deal with the consequences alone.
Do you want to join us August 2-5 in Orlando for four days of fun and free stuff? Preregistration is Now Open! Sports Activities Former NFL players will join us in Orlando, Florida, to provide ongoing sports activities during the four-day camp. Giveaways, photo ops,...