Category: amputee

Man Who Lost Both Legs Now Learns to Run in Prosthetics

The power of positivity and persistence. He’s an inspiration! (Video courtesy of Rome Leykin) …


‘He’s Our Joy’: Young Amputee Couple Share Their Journey of Raising Toddler Son

A Vietnamese photographer has shared heartwarming photos of a young amputee couple enjoying a day out with their toddler son, who they say is their motivation to work hard and live a good life. Minh Khuong Luu, 28, was walking around Hoa Binh Park, Hanoi, when he came across Le Thu Thi Nguyen and Ngoc Bao Doan…


Man Becomes First Double Amputee to Sail Around World After 7.5 Years at Sea—After Tragic Motorcycle Accident

Awakening after being hit by a truck while riding his motorcycle in Kona, Hawaii, Dustin Reynolds felt the bloody stump of his left arm, and instantly saw the hard road ahead, he said. The rest of his life would be difficult. Cellphone in his right hand, he had a choice to make—he chose to live….


Bride Told She’d Never Walk or Talk After Falling Into Coma Dances With Groom on Wedding Day

A bride who was told that she would never be able to walk or talk again after falling into a coma and having a leg amputated was able to dance with her groom on their wedding day. Amy Peterson, who has suffered a host of health problems, said she felt “wonderful” after tying the knot with…


LA Man Suffers Depression After Losing Right Leg—Until Dog Who Lost His, Too, Brings New Joy

A Los Angeles man became mired in depression and anxiety after he lost his right leg to an infection in 2016—but he recently found solace in a three-legged kindred spirit. Dane Orozco, 42, has struggled with life ever since becoming an amputee; hoping for a comfort, in mid-July, he made a trip to an animal…


Former Runner Loses All 4 Limbs to Septic Shock—But Chooses to Live the Faith He Preaches

When a Florida runner and kids’ soccer coach lost all four of his limbs, his strength and faith were put to the test. Somehow, the married father of four found the will to fight—believing that while much had been lost, there was still more to gain. Rockledge native Gary Miracle, 40, spent almost 12 years…


Amazing Armless Mom

Some people let adversity overcome them and some people overcome adversity. This incredible woman inspires millions, and probably puts to shame billions. Watch how well she manages with no arms and we will find no excuses for our lack of determination and laziness.


Quadruple Amputee Mom Becomes Model After Losing Limbs, Defying 1 Percent Odds of Survival

A quadruple amputee mom has become a model after defying her one percent odds of survival. After almost losing her life to sepsis, Kia Brazil, from Wisconsin, has beaten the odds and gone on to achieved greater things after the life-threatening illness caused her to become a quadruple amputee. The 29-year-old suffered a stomach infection…