Every person who deals with an amputation or a condition that requires an orthotic device understands the unique experiences and challenges that face others with similar conditions. Most would never claim that a prosthesis or orothoses is just like the “real thing” but by taking advantage of specialized products, advanced technology and professional care, many have moved forward with their lives in positive and rewarding ways.
There are thousands of Hanger stories about patients who exemplify strength, determination and hard work. By recounting the special journeys of a few, we hope to share insight, encouragement and inspiration.
Cameron Clapp
"Impossible is an opinion not a fact," says Cameron Clapp. These are words of epic meaning coming from a young man who became a triple amputee at the age of 15.
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Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun
Staff Sgt. Heath Calhoun earned respect for the U.S. military at a young age. His father served in Vietnam and his grandfather in World War II
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Brooklyn Gibney
Brooklyn Gibney is a typical second grader. She’s bright, loves to read, and has many friends. She’s also a sports nut. Brook loves basketball, softball, and especially Oklahoma University football.
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Aron Ralston
On April 26, 2003, the 27-year-old mountaineer from Aspen, Colorado, set out on a one-day rock climbing excursion in the southeast Utah backcountry. He was 60 feet up a rock wall in a three-foot-wide slot in Blue John Canyon
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Dr. Hope Harrison
Hope M. Harrison was born with a rare vascular condition called Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome (KTWS). In short, a condition that causes
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Phyllis Frohlich
When Phyllis Frohlich lost her hand in a roll-over car accident, she feared she would always be dependent on someone else
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TJ Pemberton
Thomas John (TJ) Pemberton is a true outdoorsman…from the top of his bright orange hunters’ hat to the bottom of his prototype, mossy oak camouflage leg brace. All his life TJ has enjoyed outdoor activities
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Katy Sullivan
Katy Sullivan’s 100-metre race at last year’s 2007 Pan Am Games made her the fastest double AK in the world.
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Regas Woods
"The most important thing is just to
not listen to anyone who says it's impossible," says Regas Woods.
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Dana Bowman
In 1994, Dana Bowman was a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights skydiving team. During a routine training exercise over Yuma, Arizona the unthinkable happened.
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Josafat “Josa” Gonzalez
23 year-old, Josa Gonzalez was enjoying a summer college trip with his friends and traveling by train through Europe. One early morning, the train made a brief stop in Spezia, Italy. Josa was getting refreshments when he suddenly
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Warren Macdonald
Warren Macdonald, 34, Melbourne, Australia, has been a devoted mountain climber for as long has he can remember. He is an experienced bushwalker and committed environmentalist. In April, 1997, he set out to climb Mt. Bowen, the tallest peak off of Australia's north Queensland coast.
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Lindsay Thomas
On April 25, 2001, Des Moines Iowa teenager Lindsay Thomas life would be changed forever. Driving down the interstate late that evening, Lindsay missed her exit.
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Maria Wuerzinger-Weber
Maria Wuerzinger was a happy girl growing up in the town of Woodhaven, Michigan. When she was only 16 years old, she discovered a hard mass behind her right knee. She had always been very healthy
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Laurens Molina
Laurens Molina was born on October, 2, 1978 in San Jose, Costa Rica. His parents weren't prepared for the shock of their son being born without
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Johnny D'Antona
As far back as I can remember, I always wanted a family. A wonderful husband, a boy first then a girl. Like most women in this world.
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Kenny Green
For Kenny Green, being an amputee is not a disability. In fact, it's always been his goal to prove otherwise.
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