THRIVE Blog
From Coast to Coast: Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Spreads Nationwide
As we continue to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, we are excited to share that we have received proclamations from 28...
Anne Wieland
LIGHT UP ORANGE. Jefferson Moss Magee Rehab sought permission to have one of the large buildings in Center City Philadelphia orange on Wednesday,...
Unlock Diverse Talent with the Amputee Coalition Job Board
Post a Job | My Account | Search Resumes | Products & Offerings The Amputee Coalition Job Board features individuals with specialized...
National Athlete Advocate Ambassador John Register Shares Message on LLLDAM
2024 Amputee Coalition National Advocate Ambassadors John Register shares a Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month message that this month is...
Gloria Letona
LETZGLOWBRITE. Four years and four months into my journey adapting as a Quadruple amputee. Without the support of my loved ones, motivating me and...
Shannon Allen
SURVIVOR OF SORTS! :). Obstacles are opportunities for growth and perseverance! In 2007 I tried to take my life by chainsaw cutting my left hand off...
Don’t Miss Out: Scholarships Available for ACNC2024!
The Amputee Coalition is thrilled to extend a special opportunity to individuals with limb loss and/or limb difference to attend the highly...
Wheel the World Explores Options for Wheelchair Accessible Transportation while Traveling
In partnership with Wheel the World, the Amputee Coalition will receive a donation with every travel booking made using the code...
Researchers in North Carolina Recruiting Participants with Above-Knee Limb Loss
Are you a lower limb prosthesis user? We are interested in your experience: the functionality, your range of activities, and the effectiveness of...
Lance Colie
CHANGED, BUT NOT DIMINISHED. April 15, 2024 - It was a sunny day in August, 2006 when I discovered a sizeable lump in my upper left thigh, along my...
Mitchell Lee Kantor
A LONG JOURNEY. My name is Molly Kantor. I’m the daughter of an amputee. My father Mitchell Lee Kantor became an amputee on October 3, 2023. He lost...
Rachel Handler
THRIVING WITH EVEN MORE TO GIVE. Happy limb loss/limb difference awareness month! I’m so proud to be part of this resilient community. The day of my...
Scott Martin
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...
AC News Flash Featuring Dr. Foluso Fakorede
This episode of the AC News Flash features Cass Isidro and Dr. Foluso Fakorede, who is a new Amputee Coalition board member and interventional...
Amputee Coalition Launches New Virtual Young Adult Support Group
Mark your calendar and join our monthly young adult support group! Are you or do you know a young adult between the ages of 18 and 30 who has...
Engage with Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month: We Dare You!
Whether it's your first time participating in Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month or you're a seasoned advocate, our collective efforts...
Cass Isidro Highlights Limb Loss and Limb Difference on Coffee with America
Our President and CEO, Cass Isidro recently spoke with Sasha Rionda on Coffee with America to highlight Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness...
Employment Council Meeting: LLLDAM and Disability Awareness and Training in the Workplace (Continued)
April’s Employment Council Meeting focused on Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM) and a continued discussion of disability awareness...
Announcing Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp
Amputee Coalition’s Youth Engagement Program thrives on peer support, leadership, life skills, and independence. We are excited to announce our 2024...
Raphael Nassim
RAPHAEL NASSIM THE SUPERHERO. Something little I would like to share…. At our 21-week ultrasound, we were told that our little courageous warrior...
Niki Crandall
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....
The Amputee Coalition National Conference: A Life-Changing Experience
Join us for the leading event for the limb loss and limb difference community! Themed Celebrating Connection, the 2024 National...
Calling all Writers: Contribute to the Amputee Coalition Thrive blog!
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...
Recruiting Participants for Upper Limb Loss Research
What is the study all about? Information from surveys and interviews collected from different prosthetic users can help clinicians understand what...