Giving back is at the heart of who we are at Mission Financial, and we’re excited to partner with Amputee Blade Runners at our annual Fall Festival! Our goal is to raise $3,500—the cost of one high-performance running prosthetic leg—and every contribution counts. Mission will kick things off by donating $10 for each person (up to $2000) who completes a quarter mile loop at our Fall Festival, but we’ll need your help to reach the full goal! Your generosity gives amputees the freedom and confidence to chase their dreams. Join us, celebrate resilience, and go the extra mile for a cause that truly changes lives. RSVP to join the fun here: Mission Financial Fall Festival.”
ABOUT AMPUTEE BLADE RUNNERS
Amputee Blade Runners (ABR) is a non-profit with a mission to help lower limb different athletes of all ages reimagine the possibilities in sports and in life. ABR provides running & sports legs to amputees throughout the country, including several in the greater St Louis area. ABR is primarily volunteer driven, with the vast majority of funds going directly to prosthetic equipment & supplies. The average cost for ABR to equip an athlete is $3,500.
Daryl Farler
Daryl has been part of the ABR from the very beginning back in 2011. In 2006 he was scratched by his then girlfriend (now wife) Chevonne's dog, in the corner of his left eye and contracted a virus that caused septic shock. This resulted in Daryl losing both legs below the knee, multiple fingers, and sight in one eye. Daryl began running to improve his health but soon got his competitive spirit back in gear. Daryl has completed numerous half marathons, a half Ironman, and is a repeat Endeavor Games Sprint Triathlon Champion for his classification. Daryl was also chosen by John Hancock to compete in the 120th and 121st Boston Marathon. Daryl is proof that a single gift can change a person.
Nolan
Nolan first came to ABR in the summer of 2018, after undergoing a rare type of amputation as a result of osteosarcoma as a young child. Nolan is the son a coach and PE teacher as well as the oldest of 7 children. Sport and activity are the defining features of the family, and Nolan did not want his limb-difference to keep him on the sidelines. With help from ABR, Nolan has been able to live out his dream, competing in basketball and volleyball.
Irina, like so many ABR athletes, learned about the organization through a trusted mentor and fellow amputee. Irina was born in Russia with congenital limb differences and grew up in Central Illinois. With her ABR leg, she played point guard on her HS basketball team. She is now in college in Nashville and works for ABR in a part time capacity, using her personal experience with the organization to facilitate help for incoming athletes.
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