The Recipients
About their Stories
Three thousand individuals this week will become an amputee (almost 18 per hour). Many of these people will be unable to access prosthetic care. In fact, some will not even be able to afford a $20.00 stump sock. Because our reputation and services are nationally recognized, many will turn to Limbs for Life for help. We are often their first, and sometimes, their last hope. With adequate funding, we are able to help transform lives from a state of depression and isolation to one of confidence and productivity. Please take a moment to read the stories of our recipients below, whose lives have changed because of Limbs for Life.
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Angela Risley
Right leg below-knee amputee
At the age of eleven, Angela Risley’s life changed dramatically. An everyday ride to the store with her sister ended in tragedy in 1996 when a drunk driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Angela on her bicycle. As a result, she lost her right leg from the knee down.
Luke Bader
Right leg below-knee amputee
Luke Bader was the picture of health before he started experiencing pain in his right ankle. After two visits with his doctor in December of 2003, he discovered that he had a rare form of cancer. In order to save his life, he was forced to amputate his right leg, below the knee.