Sport, Peer Support, And Raising Funds and Awareness For Others Less Fortunate
So, the new episode of the podcast just went live. This month's guest is Chris Rains, who lost one of his legs during a horrible car crash. Chris and I talk about the role sports played in his recovery, the organisations that allowed him to try out various outdoor activities, and his participation in one of the Range of Motion Project's climbs to raise funds and awareness for others people affected by limb loss and limb difference.
Organisations and people mentioned during the podcast:
ClickMedical - for more information click here of follow them on Instagram.
The Beautifully Flawed Foundation - for more information click here of follow them on Instagram.
The Range of Motion Project - for more information click here of follow them on Instagram.
The Challenged Athletes Foundation - for more information click here of follow them on Instagram.
The Kirstie Ennis Foundation - for more information click here of follow them on Instagram.
Lacey Handerson - for more information click here of follow her on Instagram.
Bethany Hamilton - for more information click here of follow her on Instagram.
Kirstie Ennis - - for more information click here of follow her on Instagram.
Here is your February Episode of the Podcast
Post by Bjoern Eser. Bjoern is the founder of and shaker and maker behind The Active Amputee.
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