Rachel Kubicki: How the Hanger Foundation Empowers People to Live Without Limits

Rachel Kubicki, Executive Director of the Hanger Foundation, joins Mike Bolland to discuss the organization’s mission of empowering people with physical challenges to live life as fully as possible.

With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Rachel shares how the Foundation has expanded its impact through scholarships, nonprofit grants, community events, and innovative fundraising efforts. She discusses Move to Inspire, EmpowerFest, and the upcoming Night to Inspire event in Nashville, all designed to create opportunities, build connections, and inspire achievement within the limb loss and limb difference community.

Rachel also shares powerful stories of individuals who have overcome obstacles, reached unexpected milestones, and discovered the life-changing value of community support.

In this episode:

• The mission of the Hanger Foundation
• Move to Inspire and EmpowerFest events
• Scholarships and nonprofit grant programs
• Building community after limb loss or limb difference
• Inspiring success stories from across the country
• How supporters can get involved and make a difference

Whether you’re part of the limb loss community, a caregiver, healthcare professional, or someone who appreciates stories of resilience and possibility, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration.

Learn more about the Hanger Foundation at hangerfoundation.org.

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Watch on YouTube

Listen on Spotify

  • Gary Weiland: Firefighter

October 31st, 2022|

Gary lost the lower part of his left leg in 2018. Since that time, Gary has become a motivational speaker, author, American Ninja Warrior, entrepreneur, and a member of multiple USA Para teams. Even with all of that, he [...]

October 5th, 2022|

For the first We're Not Stumped podcast recorded in person, I had the pleasure of talking with amputees Dan Moses and Jennifer (JJ ) Johnson. It was an unexpected but very welcome surprise to include JJ, as I was [...]

October 4th, 2022|

Sepsis survivor Christine Caron is as energetic and passionate as she is knowledgeable. Nine years ago, Christine lost both her lower legs and her lower left arm and hand to sepsis. In this episode, Christine explains how a very [...]

By |June 9th, 2026|General Disability Related Resources and News|Comments Off on Rachel Kubicki: How the Hanger Foundation Empowers People to Live Without Limits

Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!

Go to Top