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Arizona Teen Shooting Survivor Needs New Prosthetic to Play Football | Amputee Stories

In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland dives into two powerful stories of resilience and determination. First, we learn about an Arizona teen and shooting survivor who needs a new prosthetic to continue playing the sport he loves: football. Mike explores the journey of recovery, the drive to stay in the game, and the community’s efforts to help him succeed.

Then, hear about the life-changing impact of a generous GoFundMe donation from a Vanderbilt professor for a quadruple amputee. Discover how this incredible act of kindness transformed a life, offering newfound hope and independence. Tune in to hear these inspiring stories and more, only on We’re Not Stumped!

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In the first episode of season two of the We're not Stumped podcast, I welcome television producer Rachel Grow. Rachel was born in Wiesbaden, Germany with a congenital condition called symbrachydactyly. Symbrachydactyly is a rare congenital hand condition in [...]

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Season one is in the books! In this episode, I share highlights of all of the episodes that have been produced . What's next? You! Reach out to be on the podcast. Here are the links to previous episodes: [...]

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Mike Bolland PBA Bound!

What happens when you step back into something you once loved… years later? In this special episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland shares the story behind his bowling comeback — from becoming the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA Tour to stepping back onto the lanes with a renewed sense of purpose. But this story is about more than bowling. It’s about rediscovering confidence, overcoming fear, finding purpose again, and proving that it’s never too late to chase something meaningful. Whether you’re facing adversity, starting over, or trying to reconnect with something you once loved, this episode is a reminder that your story is still being written.

I Hate to Break It to Woody Harrelson… but I Was the Original Kingpin.

Before the movie Kingpin ever hit theaters, I was already bowling professionally with one hand as the first amputee to compete on the PBA Tour.

Now decades later, at 61 years old, I’m making a comeback. This video is a fun look at the similarities between my story and the iconic movie — except this one’s real.

From bowling with one hand… to stepping back onto the lanes for the PBA60 World Championship… this comeback is about proving it’s never too late to chase something meaningful again.

And yes… I’m still trying to avoid the gutter balls and my hook flying off!.

 

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