Inspirational Stories
We welcome you to browse through this continually updated list of links to the best OP inspirational stories. If there is a story that we have missed please let us know and we will put it up, info@OPSolutions.us.
Russell Dickerson Surprises 17-Year-Old Double Amputee With Accessible SUV
Amputee Lifeguard Saves Man From Drowning
Double Amputee Shares His Inspiring Story
Machined Parts Help Paralympian
Over the next 12 years, he would go on to become a world-class Paralympic athlete, winning gold and silver medals in the 2018 Paralympic Games, competing in a variety of winter sports, including motocross, snow bike cross, and snowboarding, and winning other gold and silver medals along the way. In fact, he is now a 10-time X Games gold medalist, after returning from the recent Winter X Games 2020 in Aspen, Colorado.
Adaptive Surfer Dani Burt Is More Than Just An Inspirational Story
Four Adaptive Athletes Gearing Up To Complete Bike Race
Celebrity Allows Paralympic Amputee To Train In His Pool
Women Amputee Aims To Be First To Finish Coast To Coast
Former Miss Colombia Is Making The Most Out Of A Difficult Journey
Former Miss Colombia dances in video just weeks after leg amputation: 'We must be resilient in life'
Amputee Home After Transatlantic Solo-Sail
He Lost His Leg, Then Rediscovered the Bicycle. Now He’s Unstoppable.
LEO RODGERS IS THE IRREPRESSIBLE GRAVEL-RACING HERO WE ALL NEED RIGHT NOW
Walking 82-days After Leg Was Amputated
Quarantine isn’t stopping Arizona women from getting out of bed every morning.
Making Affordable Prosthetics for Amputees
Fifth grade musician with prosthetic honors late father by playing violin
Experience: I design my own prosthetic limbs
An interview with Dmitry Knyazev on amputee diving
In 2015 he created the Open Water Challenge project. The goal of his project is to create motivational stories about how people with disabilities overcome the limits of their reality. As Dmitry was already an avid professional diver, he chose diving as the challenge. Each project participant has their own challenge and purpose for taking part. Dmitry documents the progression and triumphs of his divers through filming and photo galleries.
Amputee chef got a 2nd chance at life after near-deadly accident
Teenage dancer took huge decision to be free from horrific pains
Naples Amputee Guitarist Inspires Musicians Through ‘JamFest’
This weekend, musicians of all skill levels and anyone wanting to listen to them are invited to “JamFest.” The event is already changing lives, thanks to the inspiring man who started it.
Amputee Golfer Reflects On His Encounter With Tiger Woods, 'My Favorite Moment Of My Life'
As he prepared to hit his shot, Luke paused—a man with a plan. Ever since doctors amputated his right leg above the knee at age 15 because of bone cancer, he's been playing golf one-legged, and he wasn't about to hit this shot any different. With all eyes on him, he removed his prosthetic leg, and—to general astonishment—handed it to Tiger Woods.
How Double Amputee Cedric King Inspired The Carolina Panthers
In Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1st Sgt. Cedric King of the 82nd Airborne was walking a patrol that would alter the trajectory of his life. In the course of his patrol, Sgt. King stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) that detonated beneath his feet. He spent eight days in a coma, awakening to find he’d lost both legs in the explosion. Broken in mind and body, he connected with the Panthers and head coach Ron Rivera — and found new purpose and new meaning to his life.
Colorado Springs Man Undergoes Amputation After Night On Frigid 14er
9 years after Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Found Purpose in Family, Friends and Inspiring Others
Inspirational Connection: Boiling Springs Grad Tells Her Story in Nike “Sport Changes Everything”
Man Opens Up About Losing Limbs After Rare Case of Strep Throat
This Duck Was Meant to Fly: The Inspiring Story of Anaheim's 21st Player
Double Amputee Breaks Half-Marathon Record, Inspires Many
Amputee Woman Recreates Iconic Cinderella Scene with Gorgeous Glass Prosthetic Arm
9-year-old Double-Amputee Walks The Runway at New York Fashion Week
Teen Double Amputee Throws Touchdown at Lions Practice
Boy With No Arms Goes Viral After Completing Box Jump
Indian Motorcycle, Military Veterans Partner on Ride to Sturgis
A Woman Will Soon Be Reunited With The Prosthetic Leg She Lost On Panama City Beach
Surgeon Transforms Amputees' Mobility by Melding Bone and Metal
Sidelined by Amputation and Cancer, Runner Will Serve With 'Vital' Volunteers at Lincoln Marathon
10 Things Amputees and People With Limb Differences Want You to Know
Decorated Veteran Who Lost Legs In War Inspires As He Teaches
A double amputee U.S. Army veteran hasn't let the loss of his legs stop him from spreading messages of hope inspiration for everyone.
Double Amputee Veteran Inspiring East Tennessee Runners
Second Local Double Amputee, Military Veteran Climbs Manitou Incline
Double Amputee U.S. Army Veteran Inspires Local Students
Barbie Is Now in a Wheelchair and Has a Prosthetic Leg
Double Amputee Overcomes Challenges, Bowls a Perfect 300
Double amputee US Army Vet Set To Run In Disney Marathon Shares Inspiring Message
Adventurous Amputee Inspiring Others To Reach Lofty Goals
Recovering from a traumatic injury can be so daunting, sometimes people just give up – not Darryl Partridge. His athletic accomplishments after undergoing amputation to one of his legs is inspiring.
Double Amputee U.S. Army Veteran Inspires Local Students
Inspiring Quadruple Amputee Set To Take On One Of Africa's Biggest Mountains
Veteran and Amputee Inspires With Each Death-defying climb
Women Who Lost Her Leg in a Hit and Run Refuses to Let Being a Amputee Hold Her Back From Surfing
Triple amputee Army veteran making record motorcycle trip to Sturgis
Man makes his debut on the raceway as an amputee
Hunt was 14 years old when a tubing accident immobilized his left arm. Eight years later, after unsuccessful treatments, he decided to amputate it.
Since then, Hunt has discovered you don't need two arms to push a lawnmower, fix a camper, share your heart, hug your children or — more recently — drive a race car.
The Derby Line native began running street stocks at Thunder Road Speedway last year at age 40.
An inspirational story about two firefighters overcoming life-changing injuries to inspire others
This couple is turning ocean plastic into prosthetic hands
Amputee Runner Takes On #COMRADES2018 Marathon Using Crutches
Teen Whose Father Ran Over His Leg with Lawn Mower Thriving 14 Years After Accident
Brett Bainter came home from work around 3:30 p.m. and found his almost-4-year-old, Jake, riding his green bike in circles in the family’s driveway.
Jake’s babysitter was still there and it was a nice day, so Brett decided to mow the lawn. Brett reached a dead-end at the side of the house, but when he reversed the mower to turn around, he felt a bump. He didn’t know that Jake had gotten off his bike and followed him.