A few weeks ago, one of our friends had a revelation. For over 50 years she has struggled through the challenges of being a diabetic, countless insulin injections, many stays in the hospital, and now, her most dreaded fear, dialysis. Yet recently, during this difficult time of dialysis, she had her greatest revelation. She said …
by Meredith Wright In 2006, God opened a door of opportunity for Brent, from our Raleigh office, to provide a free, weeklong prosthetic clinic at Hospital Shalom in San Benito, Guatemala. With donated limbs, components and materials, he pieced together 12 prosthetic limbs, which offered new life and opportunities for his first set of patients in this region. …
by Meredith Wright For someone who has recently lost a limb, this unexpected new road is often paved with confusion, frustration, and fear. Likely, it’s a journey you never anticipated; a challenge that seems almost insurmountable. Yet somehow, from deep inside, the courage begins to rise, your resolve strengthens, and eventually you realize this can become a new …
by brent The internet can be a daunting place, especially for teens, but in one instance, it brought two young women from different continents together over a shared unique trait: They were both born without left arms. For eight years, Sarah and Paige have kept in touch and shared each other’s experiences online after their mothers met …
by Rachel Bennett Did you miss any of our recent inspirational quotes? Whether you did or are just looking for an extra dose of motivation, check out the five quotes we loved the week of Oct. 28! Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” – Benjamin Franklin Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 …
by Rachel Bennett The first dance between a married couple is a beautiful sight, but at the wedding of double amputee and Paralympian Nathan Stephens, it was also a surprising one. For the first time in over 10 years, guests saw 25-year-old Stephens stand on two legs in order to dance with his bride, Charlene Beard. Stephens, who lost …
by Rachel Bennett Summer may be winding down, but there’s still time to take that vacation you’ve been dreaming about. Most trips require planning, but for amputees, it usually takes more time and preparation than it does for those without disabilities. Fortunately, there are numerous resources — including the Transportation Security Administration and the Amputee Coalition — to help amputees …
by Rachel Bennett It may not be as popular as the Masters or the PGA Tour, but the National Amputee Golf Open Championship is still one of the most exciting golf tournaments around. Celebrating its 65th year, the championship concluded Friday, Aug. 16, in Lincoln, Neb. The tournament hosted 120 participants for a 54-hole event. Canadian Josh Williams won the …
by Rachel Bennett John Stamos is going from House to Hero. The actor, best known for his role on ABC’s Full House, is making headlines for surprising 19-year-old amputee Kaitlyn Dobrow in the hospital as she recovers from meningococcal meningitis. Dobrow lost all four of her limbs due to the bacterial infection, which almost took her life, and has undergone …
by Rachel Bennett Weddings are normally a time for celebration, but Tina Byrd — with the help of a local bridal salon — has a lot more to celebrate than just her impending nuptials. Byrd, a resident of Asheboro, N.C., unexpectedly lost her legs five years ago in a car accident. Despite her injuries, Byrd has kept an …
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