But amputee advocates say there needs to be a national law. According to the Amputee Coalition of America, there are nearly 2 million amputees in the United States, and at least 25,000 of them are ...

"I feel hope that I can live this life, and everything is going to be all right," Alyssa Reader says Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has contributed to PEOPLE for over 20 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Left, Alyssa Reader photographed October 2020 on Right, Alyssa Reader photographed in June 2024 Reader shares her journey on ...

Chris Arthey had his leg amputated after he was hit by a drunk driver but it has not stopped him from competing in endurance events "When I'm training and racing I'm not thinking about being an ...

"When I'm training and racing I'm not thinking about being an amputee," says 71-year-old Chris Arthey. "It's just about pace, heart rate and can I catch the guy in front of me. I'm just pushing myself ...

What started out as a typical Friday for Alyssa Reader became the first sign of a health crisis. The 25-year-old was working from her Phoenix home in June 2024 when she started “feeling off,” she says ...

NubAbility officials are in the process of converting a former church property into the NubAbility Sports Sanctuary.

An Army veteran, who is bidding to become the first triple amputee to complete the London Marathon, has said he wants to show others with a disability or injury what can be achieved "with the right ...

A new soccer tournament will welcome players of all abilities to Lancaster, Massachusetts. The U.S. Amputee Soccer World Cup is hosting its inaugural tournament on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April ...

A first-of-its-kind soccer tournament is bringing together athletes from across the country right here in New England. The tournament is shining a spotlight on inclusion through sport, with more than ...

The number of amputees in Gaza, already at a record high, could rise as Israel continues to restrict medical aid into the devastated strip, a humanitarian group has warned. Humanity & Inclusion UK, ...