COMPELLING AMPUTEE CLIENT STORIES
Amputation Drives New Interest in Golf
"Mark Salmon had dabbled in golf for much of his life,
but losing his right leg is what got him hooked on the sport.
The 59-year-old from Sutton, Massachusetts, was an avid
wind surfer and climber who played golf socially. Then a
series of serious health issues changed his life... Read
more of this story.
Firefighter Back on His Feet
Melrose firefighter Neil Sullivan, who lost his leg while
fighting a fire, is walking again with the support of his
family, a new high-tech prosthetic leg, and a fellow amputee...
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More of this story and see News Center 5 segment.
Profile of a Winner
"I will win this race. I am a winner," has been the mantra
of 15 year old Jonathan Parker of Bow, NH, since a freak
ski accident on January 20, 2005. Jonathan's "no limits"
attitude has him preparing for water skiing this summer,
playing soccer in the fall, and ski racing once again...
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of this story.
Active Amputee to Mark Accident Anniversary with Tennis
Game
On the 10th anniversary of the day Bill Tucker nearly severed
his right foot and began his life as an amputee, he plans
to mark the occasion with a tennis game he didn't get to
play on that auspicious day a decade before... Read
more of this story.
Amputee Comedian Leads 'High-Flying' Life
Tom Hayes lost his left leg, at the hip, to cancer at age
13, but he didn't lose his sense of humor. Now the former
sales executive and comedian has turned his comedy routines
and life experience into a successful motivational speaking
career and upcoming book... Read
more of this story.
Amputation Leads to Athletic Excellence
Having his left foot amputated at age 9 hasn't stopped
Christopher McLaughlin from doing anything he wants to do.
In fact, it has allowed the 20-year-old to be even more
active... Read
more of this story.
Amputation Renews Zest for Living
A seemingly innocuous accident at work changed 56-year-old
George Hinckley's life... . Read
more of this story.
Amputee Enjoys Inspiring Professional Golf Career
A motorboat accident at age 17 led to the amputation of
Mike Gibson's left arm above the elbow... Read
more of this story.
Gifted Student-Athlete Overcomes Accident
to Become Physician
After losing both legs and an arm in an electrical accident,
BJ Miller reaches his goal of becoming a physician... Read
more of this story.
Girl Overcomes Cancer Scare and Amputation for Active
Life
Nine-year-old Olivia Hinsey-Langlois likes scary movies,
so when she was diagnosed with cancer in the bone above
her right knee and had part of her leg removed, she wasn't
as scared as she might have been... Read
more of this story.
Outdoorsman Survives Frozen Nights and Amputation to Ski
Again
Before Michael Lynn set off on a 14-mile trek on snowshoes
and cross-country skis in the White Mountains, he left a
note detailing his itinerary, with a message that if he
didn't return by dark, something had probably gone wrong...
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story.
Youth Joins American Amputee Hockey Association Team
After losing both legs to severe bacterial meningitis
at age five, 11-year-old Andrew Bateson of Providence will
take to the ice... Read
more of this story.
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