2014 was a great year for Amputee Blade Runners, so here’s a look back at how much the we were able to accomplish last year, with the help of so many! 15 new athletes received running blades 21 ABR alumni received additional assistance 60 New custom Sockets made for ABR team members 45 ABR runners and Read More…
The Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth has chosen Amputee Blade Runners, as one of 5 organizations across Tennessee, to receive the 2015 ‘Everyday SuperHero Award.’ The award is based upon the work each organization has done with Children and Youth around the state of Tennessee. ABR co-founder, Ryan Fann, stated, “This award just validates Read More…
Elliott James, 32, lost his leg below the knee while serving in the Army in 2005. After his injury, he struggled emotionally and physically, and was unable to connect with his family and community. Eventually, he got a “running blade,” a prosthesis that enabled him to run again, and this played a critical part in Read More…
Amputee Blade Runners was recently chosen as one of 25 Non-Profits to be awarded with the Emma 25 status. This will allow Amputee Blade Runners to free email marketing services for life. To learn more about this award and Emma, please click on the link below. Source: http://myemma.com/emma25/honorees?utm_medi…
Prosthetics and Athletics By: Brandon Burke Have you ever seen those flashy sprinting blades worn by those in the Paralympics, like Blake Leeper, Richard Whitehead, and April Holmes? It seems like they are flying down the track, as fast as any other human could, able-bodied, or not. Most of those runners were once in a Read More…
SWEETWATER — Standing on a soggy practice field at Sweetwater High School on Tuesday, DJ Vanderwerf fired off one pass after another. “Ready. Set, go!” the junior barked as his football teammate, Andrew Campbell, ran downfield. Vanderwerf is set to make his second straight start at quarterback when the Wildcats, who are 4-3 and within Read More…
By Robert Nolin, Sun Sentinel He may lack legs, but Brian Douglas is fleet of foot. And now he’ll be sprinting at an even faster pace. The 10-year-old Lauderhill youth proved his mettle earlier this year by running a 5K charity race on rubber braces he calls “stubbies.” His inspiring feat drew the attention of a Read More…
The response on Slippery Rock University’s campus to this endeavor and their support of Amputee Blade Runners was more than I had hoped. Many students and faculty have taken a keen interest in your organization and have asked for information in order to donate to ABR in the future. There is also much interest in Read More…