Did you miss any of our inspirational quotes from last week? Whether you did or are just looking for an extra dose of motivation, check out the five quotes we loved the week of Aug. 19! Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 “If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it.” – Toni Morrison Tuesday, Aug. …
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 Did you miss any of our inspirational quotes from last week? Whether you did or are just looking for an extra dose of motivation, check out the five quotes we loved the week of Aug. 12! Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 “A human being can alter their life by altering their attitude.” – William James Tuesday, …
by Rachel Bennett “How do you get through your day?” That’s the question posed in this Video of the Week, released by ESPN, as it follows Richie Parker through a regular workday at Hendrick Motorsports. But to many, Parker’s daily grind doesn’t look so regular — it looks spectacular. In 1983, Parker was born without arms, a condition …
by Rachel Bennett Most people run after a dream, but for Josh Kennison, running is the dream. Kennison’s dream got a little sweeter recently when he won the bronze medal in the 100-meter sprint at the International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships. Born without feet, as well as arms, tongue and half of his jaw, Kennison finished the sprint in 11.93 seconds …
by Rachel Bennett Every month, we’ll suggest a product or place that we feel could make your EastPoint experience even better. Excellent health is a team effort, and the more well-rounded your healthcare is, the happier you’ll be — we’re just here to point you in the right direction. With the boom of such national companies as Walgreens, …
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 Did you miss any of our inspirational quotes from last week? Whether you did or are just looking for an extra dose of motivation, check out the five quotes we loved the week of Aug. 5! Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt Tuesday, …
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