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Finding Purpose 39 peer visitors with amputees and candidates for amputation and their families at local hospitals and their homes. DAN is also responsible for sending more delegates to the annual Amputee Coalition National Conference than any other support group in the nation. Last year, DAN sent more than 30 members, and an even larger group is planned for this year in Tucson, Arizona. DAN also holds monthly meetings where members gather to share their accomplishments and set goals for improving their lives together. Legapalooza Gets Its Legs Tommy previously hosted Legapalooza as a simple party for several years before deciding to turn it into a charity event. After signing up his personal prosthetist at M-Power Prosthetics & Orthotics in Dallas as an original sponsor, additional support came rolling in. Today, Legapalooza’s sponsors also include prosthetic companies Endolite, Fillauer, LIM and WillowWood, as well as many local businesses. “Our incredible sponsors and dedicated volunteers are what make Legapalooza work,” Tommy says. “Without them, this thing would still be nothing more than a loud, fun party.” And no doubt, it will be another loud, fun time this year. In addition to live and silent auctions, featuring everything from autographed sports and music memorabilia to vacation packages to dinners at local restaurants, Legapalooza will also include live musical performances throughout the day and a variety of food vendors. “Last year’s Legapalooza accounted for more than one-fourth of the money we’ve raised to benefit DAN over the years, and we’re expecting to do even better this year,” Tommy says. “Our goal is to make sure that DAN continues to provide first-rate services that help all amputees.” Amputee Coalition amputee-coalition.org Dallas Amputee Network dallasamputeenetwork.org Legapalooza legapalooza.com Related Resources