From Tragedy to Triumph: Double Amputee’s Olympic Dream & Mission Gait’s Impact

In this powerful episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland shares two powerful stories of resilience, recovery, and the human spirit:

🏅 A Double Amputee’s Olympic Journey
After surviving a devastating accident, this athlete didn’t give up—he set his sights on the Paralympic Games. Learn how he turned trauma into purpose, using adaptive training and relentless determination to pursue a spot on Team USA.

🦿 Mission Gait: Advancing Gait Rehabilitation Worldwide
Meet Mission Gait, a nonprofit transforming the way physical therapists treat patients with complex walking challenges. From educational programs to international outreach, Mission Gait is creating a global movement for mobility.

🎧 Whether you’re part of the limb loss community or just need a boost of hope, this episode shows what’s possible when we move forward with purpose.

Links:
https://www.fox8live.com/2025/05/16/double-amputee-turns-tragedy-into-olympic-aspirations/
https://missiongait.org/about/

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