inMotion Magazine

Strong 3 CONTENTS Diamond Sponsors Platinum Sponsors The Amputee Coalition recognizes the following National Sponsors for their valuable support. Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Patron Sponsor Allcare Orthotic & Prosthetic Service, Proteor Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics, Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics, Scheck & Siress DEPARTMENTS 5 Message from the President and CEO 6 Contributors 8 Events Calendar 10 Who Is Your Hero? Our Community Responds 12 Advocacy in Action Advocates Help Virginia Senate Bill Pass to Ensure Insurance Fairness for People with Limb Loss and Limb Difference 14 Let Your Voice Be Heard 38 Advertiser Index SECTIONS 18 Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference Residual Limb Sweating: How to Manage it 22 Health and Wellness Body Acceptance and Liberation with Toni Furmanski 28 Family and Community Amputee Coalition National Conference Registration Open! 30 Service to Others Veterans Become Certified Peer Visitor Trainers 34 Technology Richmond VA assists vet in prep for Marine Corps Marathon with new Prosthesis 36 Outlook Is it time for Limb Loss Awareness Month to evolve and change? FEATURES 16 What does the word STRONG mean to you and our community? 22 28 34

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