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Delta Dream Grants Awards Ceremony
Delta Dream Grants are awarded annually to nonprofits that directly provide services to children and teens in the Washington, D.C. region in the areas of academics, the arts, nutrition and sports. The Amputee Coalition was awarded a $15,000.00 check for our 2020 Youth ...continue.
Protected: Highlights from the 2019 National Conference
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Positive attitude, support is key for shark attack victim after limb loss
A tragic story made the rounds of major news programs this summer: Seventeen-year–old North Carolina teen Paige Winter lost two fingers and a leg in a shark attack. Her will to live kicked in as her father, a fireman and former Marine, ...continue.
The Amputee Coalition earns Guidestar Silver Seal of Transparency
Amputee Coalition is pleased to have earned the Silver Seal of Transparency, offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. By sharing metrics that highlight progress the Amputee Coalition is making toward its mission, the organization is helping donors move ...continue.
How empowered ‘DuckTales’ character inspires young girls, children with disabilities
"DuckTales" executive producer Matt Youngberg was recently told a story that he said was life changing. When the accomplished showrunner and his co-producer, Francisco Angones, decided to bring the famed Disney show back to TV, they knew they wanted to not only ...continue.
Losing an arm helped make this Chiefs assistant coach who he is
As senior assistant to the head coach for the Chiefs, Porter Ellett might as well be Andy Reid’s shadow. Maybe you’ve seen him nearby during practice or games and wondered about the guy Reid is apt to call his “left-hand man.” ...continue.
