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John’s Journey
Our LFL Board Member John Shelton shares his story. John is a tri-athlete, veteran and amazing volunteer. We are honored by his service on every level. On September 17, 1985, I was traveling across Classen Blvd. in Oklahoma City on my bike and was broadsided on my...
’10x Easier’ with Proper Feet
In 2019, Limbs for Life provided a limb to Adam, who lives and works in Texas. He lost both legs over a three-year period from a spider bite and infections. He was having difficulty adapting as the feet were not appropriate for his level of activity and mobility. We...
A Mother’s Gratitude
Cinthya Rodriguez of Peru wrote to us and told us the story of her mother, Giovanna. Cinthya is a cyclist who competes internationally. In 2017, her mother, Giovanna was hit by a truck while riding on a motorbike alongside her daughter in a group training ride. Her...
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Edmond (OK) High Schools “Common Thread” Philanthropy Effort
Limbs for Life was chosen as the Common Thread for three Edmond Public Schools high school fundraising weeks in 2022. Events sponsored by Edmond North H.S., Santa Fe H.S., and Edmond Memorial H.S. Raised over $700,000 benefitting three charities plus Limbs for Life, the Common Thread charity. We were thrilled to receive over $42,000 to fund new limbs for amputees in Oklahoma as a result of this incredible effforts by hundreds of students and the Edmond community. #CommonThread Edmond.
OSU Medical Student Partners with Limbs for Life
Our thanks to the Oklahoma State University Medical School and Samuel Shepard for their support in this Limb Collection Drive and Awareness Campaign to increase donations of used prosthetic limbs and parts to the Brooks Family LEGacy Room for distribution to others in need.
