April Is Limb Loss Awareness Month

Each day, more than 500 Americans lose a limb; the Amputee Coalition is the leading national organization working to ensure that amputees do not go through this journey alone. April is Limb Loss Awareness Month, and for April 2016 the Amputee Coalition has numerous ways for you to get involved.

This year, Show Your Mettle Day will be on Saturday, April 23, 2016. We hope that all amputees will proudly wear and show their prosthetic devices on this day.The concept is simple – to show your “mettle,” the ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way, by showing your “metal” prosthetic device or wheelchair.

The Amputee Coalition is hoping the community will consider holding fundraising events in April to benefit the Amputee Coalition and its mission to empower people affected by limb loss to achieve their full potential.

For more information on fundraising events, visit their website: http://www.amputee-coalition.org/events-programs/limb-loss-awareness-month/