Welcome to “We’re Not Stumped,” the podcast where Mike Bolland explores the stories of resilience, innovation, and community within the limb difference world. In each episode, Mike introduces you to individuals and organizations making a profound impact on the lives of those with limb loss and limb differences.
In this episode:
- Lively Limbs Amputee Support Group in Mesa Celebrates 22 Years
- Join us as we celebrate the 22-year milestone of the Lively Limbs Amputee Support Group in Mesa, Arizona. Discover how this tight-knit community has been providing unwavering support, encouragement, and resources to amputees and their families for over two decades.
- Against All Odds: Baker County’s Jay Wilson Thrives as Double Amputee Firefighter and Business Owner
- Meet Jay Wilson, a double amputee who defies the odds every day as a firefighter and successful business owner in Baker County. Mike shares Jay’s incredible journey of resilience, determination, and his unwavering commitment to serving his community.
- Dream Home in 10 Days: Ground Broken on a Home for Quadruple Amputee
- Learn about the inspiring story of a community coming together to build a dream home for a quadruple amputee in just 10 days. This heartwarming tale of generosity and teamwork highlights the power of community in transforming lives.
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In this powerful episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Eric Ford to talk about the car accident that changed the course of his life. In 2009, while driving through Atlanta with his children, Eric was struck by a drunk driver. Though his children escaped with only minor injuries, Eric was left with life-threatening damage to his leg. Over the next two months, Eric endured 12–13 surgeries, including skin and muscle grafts, in an attempt to save the leg. When the wound continued to reopen and the pain became unbearable, he made the courageous decision to undergo an amputation. Eric shares the emotional and physical challenges of that decision, and how it ultimately gave him a new lease on life.
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