Category: Amputación
Paul de Gelder, a shark bit his arm and leg off
Paul de Gelder, a Shark Bit His Arm and Leg Off. Harrowing account of this Australian navy diver’s encounter with a deadly predator.
April Limb Loss and Difference Awareness Month (LLLDAM)
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month”. Information about this annual visibility campaign.
Jessica Long, double amputee, paraswimming medalist
Jessica Long, with double amputation, is a Paralympic swimming medalist. Biography of this athlete who has overcome great sporting challenges.
Jess Quinn, lost her right leg to cancer at the age of 9
Jessica Emily Quinn Lost Her Right Leg to Cancer at Age 9. Heartbreaking yet empowering story of this young woman’s journey with amputation.
Lary León Molina, multiple amputee and fighter
Lary León Molina and his positive attitude that breaks the mold. Profile of this individual redefining perceptions about living with a disability.
Footless Jo, amputated foot, the brave act of faith
Footless Jo’s brave leap of faith. The remarkable journey of a man who overcame the loss of his feet to achieve his goals.
Samantha Tokita McLean, leg amputee and photographer
Samantha Tokita-McLean, content creator and disability advocate. Highlighting the work of this influencer promoting disability awareness.
Jack Eyers, amputated leg, has no brakes in life
Jack Eyers: ‘Having a disability doesn’t need to hold you back’. The inspiring message of this former model and personal trainer with an amputation.
Kanya Sesser, leg amputee, is a model and skateboarder
Kanya Sesser demonstrated that physical differences are not limits in life. How this model and athlete broke barriers as a person with a disability.
Kelly Knox, arm amputee, model and activist
Kelly Knox says society turns a blind eye to disability – the irony. Reflections on the challenges faced by people with disabilities in the public eye.
Aimee Mullins, leg amputee, powerfully reinvented herself
Aimee Mullins powerfully reinvented her life. Story of success and overcoming of this athlete, model and activist with amputation.
Oscar Pistorius, leg amputation, former athlete
Oscar Pistorius, former Paralympian who won several competitions as a bilateral amputee. Profile of the successful South African athlete known as ‘the man with carbon feet’
Nick Vujicic. Tetra Amelia syndrome, best seller
Nicolás James Vujicic, with tetraamelia syndrome, is a renowned motivational speaker and director of Life Without Limbs. Biography of this inspiring entrepreneur.
Kyle Maynard, quadruple amputee, athlete and writer
Quadruple amputee Kyle Maynard says ‘No more excuses, it starts with you.’ Inspiring story of improvement from this athlete and motivator.
Daisy-May Demetre, AK and BK amputee. Model and athlete
Daisy May Demetre, model and gym girl with bilateral amputation. Inspiring story of an athlete and fashionista with a double amputation.
Eric Graise, double AK amputee. Singer, actor and dancer
Eric Graise, singer, actor, and dancer with bilateral leg amputation. Profile of this artist who does not let his disability limit his aspirations.
Frida Kahlo, and her leg amputation experience
Frida Kahlo and Her Leg Amputation Experience. Insights into the iconic artist’s personal journey with amputation.
Victoria Bueno, arm amputation, is more than a dancer
Victoria Bueno, more than a disability, she is more than a dancer. Delving into the inspiring career of this armless Brazilian artist.
