Personal Experiences
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Paul Goetz
Bilateral Above the knee
The strep A virus that overtook Paul’s body caused the amputation of both legs above the knee, as well as a finger and the tip of his nose. After months of intensive care, rehab and recovery, he received C-legs but[…]
Read MoreRoxy Mueller
Bilateral Below the knee
Roxy came down with flu-like symptoms on October 25, 2008. The next day she was admitted to the ER with a rare form of bacterial meningitis. Doctors told her husband she had a 50% chance of survival, but her strength[…]
Read MoreShannon Bratcher
Bilateral Above the knee
Shannon and her friend Kelly were on the freeway one November day in 2004 when suddenly the car in front of them stopped. The impact ejected both women from the SUV, causing severe injuries. Shannon sustained collapsed lungs, spleen damage,[…]
Read MoreMary Plaster
Unilateral Left Leg Below the knee
After celebrating her birthday at a restaurant in August 2008, Mary Plaster was hit by a driver during a police chase. She sustained multiple injuries including the loss of her left leg below the knee. She now uses a prosthetic[…]
Read MoreBill Chantelois
Bilateral Above the knee
On February 28, 2009, Bill was in a snowmobile accident that caused extensive injuries to his lower legs, head lacerations, a fractured orbital bone, fractured ribs and back, and a partially deflated lung. Doctors had to amputate both legs, one[…]
Read MoreKate Ross
Unilateral Right Leg Above the knee
After a week of finals and working 50+ hours, Kate fell asleep while driving one night. She hit the guardrail, which sliced through the bottom of her right leg. Surgeons were unable to save her leg and had to amputate.[…]
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