In this episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland highlights three powerful stories from the limb loss community:
🎉 A quadruple amputee’s breathtaking skydive to celebrate his 65th birthday, showcasing resilience and courage.
🩺 A nurse adjusting to life after a foot amputation caused by a bacterial infection, sharing his journey toward recovery and prosthetics.
🌟 The mission of the Uniquely Me Foundation, empowering individuals with limb differences to embrace their uniqueness.
Join us as we celebrate these incredible individuals and explore what it means to live boldly and inspire others. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing stories!
Links:
Skydiver: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/quadruple-amputee-skydives-to-celebrate-his-65th-birthday/3700626/
Nurse: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nurse-adjusts-having-his-foot-amputated-from-bacterial-infection-he-waits-prosthetic
Uniquely Me Foundation: https://www.uniquelymefoundation.org/
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