Help Amputee Blade Runners raise enough money to enable 4 individuals to realize their dreams of running free. Our goal is to raise $12,000, which would be enough fudning to assist 4 new applicants. Insurance will not cover the cost of a running leg, and the cost can range anywhere from $8,000 to $20,000 per leg! It is our mission here at ABR to help those that truly want to become more active and lead healthier lives!
We are hosting TWO Ragnar Relay team this year, in an effort to raise enough money to help 4 amputees realize their dreams of Running Free again or, for some, the first time ever. Since ABR began in late 2011, we've had the privilege to help over 70 amputees either regain, or run for the first time in their life!
Here's our list of individuals running with us this year to complete the 190 mile race:
Blade Runner Team Run Free TeamTravis Mace Nick Gambill
Jeff Poulton Alissa Ly
Ben Gates Trey Barclay
Daryl Farler Adrienne Barclay
Kendra Gray Kayla Little
Laurie Richmond Maribeth Gambill
Jack Richmond Ty Kosinski
Aaron Fitzsimmons Dustin Carpenter
Kelly Barmann Kenny Green
AJ Kosinski
Andrew Kerr
Brent Lambert
MEET SOME OF OUR TEAM MEMBERS
KENNY GREEN:
Occupation: Patient care coordinator for Fourroux Prosthetics
Why run: Health Always the main reason but didn't get a real opportunity when I was younger due to no running leg. Nice to have ABR and the chance now
Ragnar feelings: Excited. 2nd time doing it now so I know what to expect!
Item: extra socks!
Why give: For me of course it's personal being an amputee that has benefited from the organization. However, the organization has goals to reach as many amputees as possible. So it was fun to say I was apart of the first 5 people to get a running leg, then the first 25 to get a running leg, and now to say I am apart of the first 75. We can't have that type of growth without the continued support of donations.
Darly Farler:
Occupation: Manager of Prosthetics
Why Run: To show others that missing limbs is not a disability
Ragnar Feelings: Excited to run up some hills!
Key Item to bring: Extra Swiftwick Socks
Why Give: We make running look easy but without good equipment we would never be able to make the finish line. Why not help someone access what you wake up with? Help others reach their potential!
Daryls's Story:Daryl's life changed in early February of 2006 when he felt like he may have the flu on a Sunday night and by Monday was in intensive care fighting for his life. He was facing multiple organ shut down and near death. Daryl was put on life saving medication which limited blood flow to his extremities. This kept his internal organs alive, saved his life, but caused other traumatic problems. He was in a coma for over 2 weeks, then awoke to realize he was blind in one eye and would be forced to have both legs amputated below the knee as well as all but 3 of his fingers amputated. After the initial shock, Daryl became determined to walk again. Ultimately this was all due to a scratch from a dog near his eye! Daryl is now a certified peer counselor and certified prosthetic assistant (CPA). Daryl earned a BBA from Middle Tennessee State University in 2004. He serves on the board of our charity Amputee Blade Runners and is an accomplished triathlete. He serves as the Below Knee Amputee Athlete Liaison for ABR and provides expertise to the new grant recipients. When not working, training, or racing, Daryl enjoys spending time with his wife, Chevonne and 2 children, Clark and Bristol
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Amputee Blade Runners(ABR) is a 501 C3 non profit organization that seeks to proivde FREE running prosthetics to amputees that are seeking a more active lifestyle! To learn more about ABR please visit:
http://https://amputeebladerunners.squarespace.com/ or our Facebook page:
http://https://www.facebook.com/AmputeeBladeRunners________________________________________________________________________________
Ragnar Relays are a series of Team Race around the country. Most teams will have 12 people that will be rotating during the 190 mile race. The Tennessee Race will start in Chattanooga, on October 23 & finish in downtown Nashville, on October 24. To learn more about Ragnar, please visit their site:
http://https://www.ragnarrelay.com/________________________________________________________________________________
*All fund raised rasied through this campaign will go directly to helping amputees realize their dreams of Running FREE.
