From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Jun 2 16:57:57 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputation Frees Woman From Iowa Building Message-ID: <647A8205.2990.C857DD5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via CBS News: One moment Lexus Berry and her wife were rushing toward the door of their fourth-floor apartment and the next, Quanishia "Peach" Berry was gone. Their apartment had disappeared into a heap of bricks and steel far below, leaving Lexis Berry running by herself to a stairwell in the teetering building, panicked that she might never see her wife again. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2hka3mvb Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Jun 5 05:17:37 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] VA Negligence Led to Leg Amputation In-Reply-To: <64775064.29284.BAB5D@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> References: <64775064.29284.BAB5D@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> Message-ID: <647DD261.13122.4641486@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> List: Corrected URL for this topic: https://tinyurl.com/2m8ohknx via The Lund Report: VA negligence led to leg amputation, allowed cancer to grow, suit says Federal filing says patient in Portland received physical therapy while a cancerous tumor near knee remained undiagnosed for years, leading to amputation Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Jun 2 12:12:29 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Veterans Charity Ride Donates Scout to Dbl-Amputee Message-ID: <647A3F1D.15053.B8023D4@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via PowerSport Business: In its ninth year partnering, Indian Motorcycle and Veterans Charity Ride (VCR) have announced June as Veteran Motorcycle Therapy Month - activating three motorcycle therapy programs within the month of June. In addition to its motorcycle therapy programming, VCR gave veteran Jeremy Breece a modified Indian Scout with a sidecar. (Photo: Indian Motorcycle) Many of the veterans joining the VCR for the first time are amputees, paraplegics, or suffer from post-traumatic stress and other issues veterans face after leaving the military. The 2023 rides will host 25 veterans, each pairing new veterans with returning VCR veteran mentors who have already been through VCR's program. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2r34ckpn Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Jun 2 12:25:46 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Triple Amputee On The Summer Ahead Message-ID: <647A423A.2876.B8C4BB4@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Buck's Free Press: CRAIG BOWLER admits he is happy to sacrifice family time in his pursuit of more glory on the greens. The aptly-named Olney bowls star, 44, bagged a brilliant Commonwealth bronze medal last summer and is now gearing up for another jam-packed summer of action. Bowler is a triple amputee after attempting to take his own life 15 years ago and spending nearly two months in a coma. He lost both his legs and an arm before he was `nursed back to life? by his physiotherapist?s assistant, Abby, with the two remarkably now married and having two children, Max and Tilly. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ovppszr Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Jun 4 09:18:49 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Columnist 's Journey From Leg Amputation to Golf Message-ID: <647CB969.1306.1AA0E5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via New York Post: It has been a long time since I?ve felt nervous on the first tee. I?ve been playing this game for almost 40 years, after all, and have never been nearly good enough to be nervous about not playing it well. Also, this is River Vale Country Club at 4:50 in the afternoon on a Thursday, last tee time before the Men?s League. It is not Sunday at Augusta National.? Still, there are butterflies. Lots of butterflies.? The rest of the story, with photos & numerous comments, here: https://tinyurl.com/2kzwzrvx Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sun Jun 4 09:30:23 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Research Aims to Unite Trio of Bionic Innovations Message-ID: <647CBC1F.22657.253A36@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: Osseointegration (OI) has been hailed as a "game-changer" in prosthetic technology. So has targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), which supports more intuitive control of bionic devices. And the label also applies to fully powered limbs such as the which use motors to add "muscle" to the prosthesis. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2hh3eehw Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 6 05:18:33 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] HBO House of the Dragon Looking for Amputees [Video] Message-ID: <647F2419.25819.98B4CFC@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via FanSided: House of the Dragon Looking for Amputees to play extras in season 2 HBO is currently filming the second season of?House of the Dragon, its?Game of Thrones?prequel show about a brutal Targaryen civil war. HBO recently completed filming some scenes in Spain, but there?s a lot more to do. Much of the filming will take place at Leavesden Film Studios in southeast England, but there are other on-location shoots to happen as well. For instance, we?ve known for a while now that the?House of the Dragon?team will film some scenes in Wales. Now, we have some more details. The rest of the story, with photo & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ejypsk7 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Jun 5 05:22:31 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Amputee_Dancer_Musa_Motha=27s_=E2=80=98Britain?= =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=99s_Got_Talent=E2=80=99_Final_Performance_=5BVide?= =?utf-8?b?b3Nd?= Message-ID: <647DD387.15908.4689423@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Sunday Times: South African dancer Musa Motha wowed audiences with a breathtaking performance in the Britain?s Got Talent finale on Sunday evening. He was reportedly the bookies' favourite but failed to make the top three.? The amputee, who lost his leg after being diagnosed with cancer, made history last week when he achieved the show?s first-ever group Golden Buzzer.? The rest of the story, with videos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2pt2lcoy Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Jun 8 06:08:18 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Minneapolis VA Seeks Answers Over Vexing Phantom Amputee Pain Message-ID: <6481D2C2.25718.28C7F6D@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Minneapolis Star Tribune: Mobile app under development to help veterans do home activities that reduce amputation-related pain.? Years after people lose arms or legs to wartime injuries or in car accidents, they can still feel them hurt or tingle. Doctors don't fully understand this "phantom limb pain," but researchers at the Minneapolis Veterans Medical Center are determined to improve treatment. Occupational therapist Tonya Rich said as many as 80% of patients experience the pain after amputations necessitated by traumatic injuries or vascular diseases. "It's a very real pain that can very much ... impact their day-to-day life," she said. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2a2td3op Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Jun 8 13:28:41 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Legislators Pass Bill for Recreational Prostheses, Others Fail Message-ID: <648239F9.5710.41FAED2@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The O&P Edge: A Colorado bill-So Colorado Can Move (HB-1136)-requiring insurance companies to pay for prosthetic devices for recreational and physical activities for children and adults, was signed into law on May 27 by Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera. The bill passed both houses unanimously on May 1. Colorado state representatives David Ortiz (D), Anthony Hartsook (R), and senators Faith Winter (D) and Larry Liston (R) cosponsored the bill. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/28yss5s8 Subscription options: from free to month;ly or yearly https://opedge.com/subscription/ Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Jun 8 13:44:22 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Challenges Facing Disabled Filmmakers [Video] Message-ID: <64823DA6.2864.42E0C40@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: Netflix takes a chance on amputees. Don?t let Ashley Eakin?s sunny smile fool you. Her films about disabled characters are often dark, sometimes twisted, and never predictable. Eakin?s unique storytelling skills earned her a spot in Netflix?s Emerging Filmmaker Initiative. They also make her an ideal guest for the first full episode of Amplitude`s new video series, "Little Miss Representation." The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/257x58wh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Jun 8 13:48:12 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Receives $8.7 Million for Arm OI Study Message-ID: <64823E8C.19306.4318CCB@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The O&P Edge: The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab received an $8.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to significantly advance the field of bionics by applying osseointegration (OI) in a novel manner. The study is the first to combine OI, targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), and pattern recognition control using implanted electromyographic (EMG) sensors. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/29ujvsh4 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 10 08:41:36 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] 5-year-old Boy Undergoes Arm Amputation Surgery [Video] Message-ID: <648499B0.27769.D65911D@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo News: FOX Medical Team reporter Beth Galvin shares his story. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/25bwqqv7 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 10 08:44:47 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Digital Health Tools to Curb Amputations Message-ID: <64849A6F.26335.D687AB8@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Health Leaders: The "Saving Limbs, Saving Lives" campaign aims to give healthcare providers access to a digital health platform that offers care management resources and a virtual connection to specialists. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2yll5mpb Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 10 08:49:48 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Quadruple Amputee Vet Builds Retreat for Healing and Coping [Video] Message-ID: <64849B9C.26372.D6D13C8@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via NBC News: Travis Mills was injured while serving in Afghanistan, becoming a quadruple amputee. The help he received during his recovery inspired Travis to support other veterans. He built a retreat in Maine to help veterans and their families to begin to heal. Lester Holt shares this story. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/22l58ylg Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 10 09:33:22 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Boot Camp Held at Truist Park [Video] Message-ID: <6484A5D2.24606.D94F82F@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Fox 5 Atlanta: Amputee boot camp held held at Truist Park hopes to instill confidence. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/24dszxoj Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Jun 12 07:44:34 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Surfer Making Waves in the Sport Message-ID: <64872F52.23645.42BCA7E@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Inquirer: When Sarah Almagro was 18 she suffered meningococcal meningitis and surgeons had to amputate both her hands and feet. Her dreams of becoming a surfer appeared to be dashed. But only three years later, she took part in the World Para Surfing Championships in the United States and finished second. "I had four prosthesis and a silver around my neck. It is something that I would never have imagined after everything that happened. People should never throw in the towel," she told Reuters. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/28pswo5g Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 13 09:48:34 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Black Alien Plans Leg Amputation to Become 'More Robotic' [Video] Message-ID: <64889DE2.23118.9C3AE84@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Daily Star UK: News of the weird. Apologies to Chuck Meade. A new Channel 4 documentary shows an insight into Anthony Loffredo, who gained fame for undergoing extreme body modifications to transform himself into a 'black alien' The rest of the story, with photos & video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ay9n98e Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Jun 14 05:47:41 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Call for Large Number of Amputees For New Series Filming Message-ID: <6489B6ED.17847.E0D819B@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Coventry Live: Casting agents for the Game of Thrones spin-off are behind the plea. Producers of the next series of House of the Dragon have made an appeal for amputees. Filming for the second series of the HBO programme is currently taking place in North Wales. NorthWalesLive has reported that casting agents for what is a spin-off to the hugely popular Game of Thrones spin-off have said "the more the merrier". The need for amputees to join the cast has sparked rumours that the second series could include a battle scene. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/26b747jk Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 13 09:53:00 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] The Amputee Center plans Amputee Fun Fest July 22 [Video] Message-ID: <64889EEC.20738.9C7BE50@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via WTAP NBC: The Amputee Center has been helping amputees living in the Mid-Ohio Valley since June 2019. "Our goal is to provide physical activity," said executive director Cat Lang-Bigley And so, when we talk about an amputee, we want to do things that help them understand their balance and be able to move their bodies more freely." Lang-Bigley says they?re able to offer classes like aerial yoga and bungee fitness that people wouldn?t have access to otherwise in the area. And because they?re a grant funded nonprofit, they?re able to offer the classes at a low cost. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/23bfrrnx Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Jun 16 13:58:46 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Deion Sanders May Have His Foot Amputated [Video] Message-ID: <648CCD06.10549.5DAB6E6@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via NBC Sports: Deion Sanders may have his left foot amputated as he continues to experience significant problems with blood flow to the area. Sanders, who has already had two toes amputated on his left foot, allowed a camera crew to document a meeting with his medical team at the Colorado football facility in which they discussed the concerns about his health. "You just have to understand what the risks are," vascular surgeon Donald Jacobs told Sanders. "Things can cascade." The rest of the story, with photo, video, and commentary, here: https://tinyurl.com/28dag67e Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 13 10:06:15 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Allison Lang Wants You to Love Your Body Message-ID: <6488A207.7609.9D3DCE9@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Yahoo News: Canadian amputee Allison Lang spoke to Yahoo Canada about modelling, self-love and her disability. (Photo via Instagram/allisonelang) Allison Lang is on a mission to create a more inclusive and loving world - one Instagram post at a time. Lately, the Canadian amputee - who was born without the lower half of her left leg - has been vocal about her prosthetic leg on social media. Lang hopes her posts will break stigmas surrounding people with disabilities, and show the world that we deserve to be treated equally, no matter what we look like. The rest of the story, with Instagram photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2585o3sy Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Jun 19 08:29:25 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Spinal Cord Injury / Amputee Support Group Message-ID: <64907455.14503.937F4BE@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Record On Line: Open to individuals living with SCI and amputation, their families and friends. Guest speakers and open discussions. Third Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Helen Hayes Hospital Auditorium Available via webcast. For information, please call Peter Gagliardo at 845-786-4950. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/25vzeolp Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 17 05:58:16 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Returns to Ukraine Front Line [Video] Message-ID: <648DADE8.6139.949283F@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via DW: Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives and many more were badly wounded fighting for the future of their country. Some soldiers returned to the battlefield despite serious injuries. DW's Max Zander has met one of them. The rest of the story, with photo & video (click on photo), here: https://tinyurl.com/29jdyxxw Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 17 06:57:57 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?Bid_To_End_America=E2=80=99s_Costly_Amputations?= =?utf-8?q?_Epidemic_=7BAudio=5D?= Message-ID: <648DBBE5.16267.97FCD13@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Forbes Magazine: The Wound Company Launches In Bid To End America?s Costly Amputations Epidemic. Whilst many long-term disabilities arise as an unavoidable consequence of chronic disease or sudden traumatic injury - in America today, there are sadly many others that could have been avoided if the individual concerned simply had access to more effective healthcare monitoring. Lower limb amputation due to conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers and vascular disease have, in recent years, propelled the U.S. into something of an amputation epidemic. The rest of the story, with photos & audio, here: https://tinyurl.com/2bobwahy Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Jun 19 08:34:03 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] =?utf-8?q?I=E2=80=99m_An_Amputee_=E2=80=93_I_Was_Left_Cru?= =?utf-8?q?el_Note_By_Neighbour?= Message-ID: <6490756B.5937.93C2ED5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via US Times Post: I?m an amputee - I was left cruel note by neighbour who stole my disabled parking space. Ashley Brady had to relearn how to walk and her apartment complex provided her with an accessible space to help her get indoors. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2dzaws8t Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 20 14:45:43 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Golf Association Shows Off New Prosthetics [Video] Message-ID: <64921E07.10225.3414B7C@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via News 12 New Jersey: The Eastern Amputee Golf Association hosted its 22nd annual JFK Rehab Howard Taylor Memorial Amputee Classic. Dozens of golfers showed up at Rossmoor Golf Club In Monroe to show off what their prosthetics can do.? The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/25job5ph Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 20 14:51:01 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] European Space Agency Appoints First Amputee Astronaut Message-ID: <64921F45.20451.34623E7@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Open Access Government: Former UK Paralympian John McFall has been hired as the first ever physically disabled astronaut for the European Space Agency (ESA) following a rigorous selection process John McFall, a former NHS surgeon in Hampshire and a former Paralympian, is the first disabled astronaut in the latest ESA astronaut cohort, having joined last year. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ags3nec with links to: Empowering women through access to disability sport Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Jun 21 16:42:39 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Runner Becomes First Female to Complete BTU Jungle Ultra Message-ID: <64938AEF.17409.8D2B733@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Trail Running Canada: The Beyond the Ultimate (BTU) Jungle Ultra is a five-day stage race and one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world-so tough that only 50 people have ever completed it. This year, Norwegian runner Gabriella Mathisen was the first woman to cross the finish line, and was one of only six runners to make it to the end. Her time was? The BTU Jungle Ultra covers 230 km of jungle terrain through Manu National Park in Peru. Set deep in the rainforest, runners battle mud, thick undergrowth, river crossings and altitude to make it to the finish line. Despite 300 attempts in the last eight years, very few manage to complete the entire course. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2h9n8oaf Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Jun 23 16:51:45 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputee Movie Character John Lawson Has Always Wanted to Play Message-ID: <64963011.6652.4AEA6FB@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: When we originally published this interview with actor John Lawson last summer, his new film Daruma was in post-production and adding some finishing touches in preparation for the film-festival circuit. Next week, audiences will finally get a chance to see Lawson?s performance: Daruma`s world premiere takes place on June 28 at the prestigious Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles. The rest of the story, with photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2ocunvyh Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Jun 21 16:37:50 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Acquisition Officer Double Amputee Keeps Giving Back Message-ID: <649389CE.30354.8CE4D9F@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Redstone Rocket: May 7, 2008, is a day Maj. Brian Brennan will never forget. Brennan, who was then a first lieutenant, was on patrol with the 101st Airborne Division?s 506th Infantry Regiment in Zambar, Afghanistan, when his Humvee was hit by a 44-pound improvised explosive device. He suffered a traumatic brain injury, lost his lower legs, and was transferred to Walter Reed Medical Center in Maryland where he was in a coma for 23 days with a bleak prognosis. He failed to respond in any way when his family or friends talked to him. Brennan laid there, unresponsive. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qjctd52 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 24 06:32:29 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] New Festival Spotlighting Amputees July 22 Message-ID: <6496F06D.20541.79E1020@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via The Marietta Times: A new festival specifically to spotlight amputees in the community is to be held at the Amputee Center located at 2311 Ohio Ave Suite B, in the traffic circle, next door to the VA clinic. The Amputee Center is excited to announce that on July 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the first Amputee Fun Festival will happen in the Mid-Ohio Valley. There will be live music, guest speakers, vendors, food trucks, and amputee-specific vendors as well as community members offering services and experiences. Musical guests are local artists Soph Stevens, Chip and Amanda Goble and Levi and Hanna Westfall. The guest speaker will be Paralympian Dave Whelan. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2gwx8tmv Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Sat Jun 24 06:28:54 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Amputation Resources, Advances from Military Health System Message-ID: <6496EF96.10391.79AC7DA@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Defense Visual Information: Losing a limb to trauma, or amputation from any cause, creates undeniably serious life adjustments. That?s why it?s crucial for clinicians helping patients experiencing limb loss to have the tools they need. For providers treating individuals with limb loss-inside and outside of the military-the Defense Health Agency is a source of continuing education, ongoing research, and outcomes measures. DHA?s resources are based on data obtained by treating more than 1,700 deployment-related amputations since 2001. Those clinical resources are updated as the science advances across the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2lmkf8g4 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Mon Jun 26 14:46:37 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Dollars for Amputee Danielle [Video] Message-ID: <649A073D.23664.E75C74@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Ch 12 New Jersey: Benefit raises funds for woman suffering from toxic shock syndrome. A fundraiser Sunday in Howell is benefiting a woman who suffered multiple medical complications after what seemed to be just a sore throat. Danielle Amato, 28, had a case of strep throat that went completely wrong. Her body was taken over by toxic shock syndrome. It started in January. Doctors figured out that the root of her issues was caused by a bacterial infection known as Group A streptococcus. While strep throat diagnoses might seem routine to some, this infection came with a rare and frightening complication. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2p46rt87 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 27 11:18:16 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Former Bachelorette Contestant Pays It Forward After Amputation [Video] Message-ID: <649B27E8.12994.54EF8AA@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via ABC News CH 13 Texas: >From a low point on reality television, to a huge triumph, 34-year-old Cam Ayala is making strides and keeping a positive outlook. A former contestant on "The Bachelorette" and a recent amputee, Cam hit a milestone last month. For the first time in eight years, he went running. There was some getting used to his new prosthetic running blade. But with the help of his friends, the Langham Creek HS grad could feel the wind in his hair again. The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/2g6dfdsf Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Tue Jun 27 11:22:00 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Deion Sanders released from hospital Message-ID: <649B28C8.8493.55262FF@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Sports Illustrated: Deion Sanders was released from UC Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz on Monday, three days after surgery for blood clots. Coach Prime's fiancee, Tracey Edmonds, said he was home and resting in his own bed. Sanders, 55, told his family that doctors addressed clots in both legs. This was an emergency surgery for Prime and said it was necessary for blood flow. He'll need to have another surgery to correct hammer toes in his left foot in the coming weeks. In 2021, Sanders had two toes amputated due to blood clots while at Jackson State. It was initially reported that Sanders was facing the possibility of amputation. He has since downplayed it. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/2qvrspan Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Jun 28 12:12:02 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Dislocated Knee Resulted in a Leg Amputation Message-ID: <649C8602.32275.AA68EA8@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Distractify: One woman?s horrifying hospital experience involved her losing her leg after dislocating her knee in her backyard. They say that a person?s life can change in an instant. Everything you thought you knew about yourself and others around you could be totally different one day, forcing you to adapt to a new situation or environment. One woman experienced a difficult life update and shared her story on TikTok. During one video, she explained how a knee injury suddenly made her a leg amputee. The rest of the story, with Tic Tok & Instagram photos, here: https://tinyurl.com/2bnzs68c Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Jun 28 13:05:29 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Want to Help Test a New Solution for Phantom Limb Pain? Message-ID: <649C9289.25768.AD77BDD@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Amplitude: If you experience phantom limb pain and want to help evaluate a possible treatment, the University of San Diego?s Psychedelic Health and Research Initiative (PHRI) is actively recruiting participants for a groundbreaking research project. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/29gwzkya Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Wed Jun 28 15:42:43 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Police Tasering of One-legged 93-year-old Message-ID: <649CB763.2882.B6770C5@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Care Home Professional Britain: Police may be charged with manslaughter over tasering of one-legged 93-year-old. Sussex Police were called after claims that the 93-year-old care home resident and dementia-sufferer was threatening staff with a knife. Police reportedly attempted to talk Donald Burgess, who was in his wheelchair in his own room at an East Sussex care home, into dropping the knife. The rest of the story here: https://tinyurl.com/249y4vj6 Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Thu Jun 29 09:06:28 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] Film Review: Abled Message-ID: <649DAC04.18826.F2305FB@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via Slug Magazine: In spite of Abled?s narrative struggles, Blake Leeper?s story is one well worth telling, especially in a time where competitions are growing more exclusive. "These next 12 months will dictate my next 12 years," Blake Leeper says as he fixes on his prosthetic legs on the side of the running track. An eight-time Paralympic medal recipient, Leeper is the focus of the documentary film Abled and is hard at work training to compete in the 400m event at the Tokyo Olympics.? Leeper was born with legs that only grew to knee length and wore prosthetic legs from the time he was old enough to walk. He makes it very clear that those closest to him (his brother, parents, friends, coaches and teammates) never treated Leeper differently than any other child. "I put my life into this sport like anybody else," he says. The rest of the story, with photo, here: https://tinyurl.com/244wej9o Wayne R. From wayne.renardson at comcast.net Fri Jun 30 16:01:51 2023 From: wayne.renardson at comcast.net (Wayne Renardson) Date: Mon Mar 18 14:56:46 2024 Subject: [AMP-L] New Film Tells Story of Dbl-amputee Runner [Video] Message-ID: <649F5EDF.877.11F5BE7@wayne.renardson.comcast.net> via ABC News: More on Blake Leeper: The rest of the story, with video, here: https://tinyurl.com/248skjbg Wayne R.