Category: Ejemplos de superación
Rick Allen, is the one-armed drummer of Def Leppard’s
Rick Allen is the one-armed drummer of Def Leppards.” Exploring the remarkable career of this renowned musician despite his amputation.
Rahm Israel Emanuel, lost a finger due to sepsis
Rahm Israel Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago, lost a finger due to a sepsis infection. Learn more about this rare medical case.
James Doohan, Star Trek actor, lost his middle finger
James Doohan, Star Trek actor, lost his middle finger.” Background on the iconic actor’s little-known physical condition.
Heather Mills lost her left leg but continued modeling
Heather Mills, British model, lost her left leg but continued to shine on the catwalk. Inspiring story of resilience and overcoming.
Brian Jeffrey, Bilateral AK amputee is congressman
Brian Jeffrey, bilateral AK amputee, is a Congressman.” Profile of this public servant breaking barriers in politics as a person with a disability.
Kiara Marshall, lost her leg, is social justice activist
Kiara Marshall lost her leg and now is a model and social justice activist. How this woman turned her disability into a platform for advocacy.
Natália Mayara, wheelchair tennis player
Natalia Mayara, wheelchair tennis player.” Highlighting the achievements of this athlete in the realm of adaptive sports.
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, lost her left eye and left hand
Lauren Scruggs Kennedy, best-selling author, lost her left eye and left hand in 2011. Profile of this resilient woman who overcame a tragic accident.
Victoria Salcedo, triple amputee, in Miss Ecuador
Victoria Salcedo, triple amputee, former participant of the Miss Ecuador 2021 pageant, now is dancing in Ecuador’s reality TV shows ‘Soy el Mejor’.
Alaqua Cox “Echo” star Marvel. Deaf, and leg amputated
Alaqua Cox is Echo, the new Marvel star. Profile of this deaf actress with a prosthetic leg making her debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Roberto Carlos “King of Latin music” amputated
Roberto Carlos, King of Latin Music, Amputated. The inspiring story of the renowned musician who overcame the loss of his leg.
Gabi Shull, van ness amputee, ballet dancer
Gabi Shull has a rotationplasty in her leg and is now an oncology nurse”. Story of overcoming by this woman who found her vocation.
Rob Mendez, football coach with Tetra-amelia syndrome
Rob Mendez, Football Coach Without Arms or Legs. Inspirational story of this coach who is defying the odds and pursuing his passion.
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.
Rosalina Oktavia, leg amputation, Parajuegos Asia model
Rosalina Oktavia, with leg amputation, is a model and was a medalist at the 2018 Asian Paralympic Games. Profile of this woman who excels in sports and fashion.
Bethany Hamilton, arm amputation, shark attack survivor
Bethany Hamilton, shark attack survivor. Inspiring story of the professional surfer who lost her arm but continued to pursue her dreams.
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.
