Community Stories

From Tragedy to Strength: Mateusz’s Story of Survival and Movement

Mateusz Pędziwiatr’s story is one of resilience, strength, and finding light in the darkest moments. After losing his right arm and part of his leg in a train accident over a decade ago, he turned ...

For Ihor Zobkiv, a soldier of Ukraine’s 80th Separate Assault Brigade, no mountain is too high—literally.

After losing both legs in combat, Ukrainian soldier Ihor Zobkiv set out to prove that no path is too steep. This March, he climbed to the foot of Hoverla—Ukraine’s highest peak—on Levitate prosthet...

How Running Blade Helped Kevin Chambers Smash His Goals

Kevin Chambers’ journey is a powerful reminder that progress is made one step at a time. After undergoing a foot amputation, Kevin set out to challenge himself and raise funds for a Running Blade. ...

Test Run in Des Moines: Empowering Adaptive Mobility with Hanger Clinic

Partnering with Hanger Clinic, we hosted an unforgettable Adaptive Mobility Clinic in Des Moines! 15 individuals experienced the freedom of movement with our prosthetics and received expert support...

Teresa’s Journey with Levitate & the Heather Abbott Foundation

Life changed instantly for Teresa Barkley on March 27, 2021. An active mother and 6th-grade teacher, she loved sprint triathlons, skiing, and adventure racing. Until an accident at a hair salon lef...

They Conquered Barcelona! British-Ukrainian Aid Team Raises Funds for Ukraine

Barcelona’s streets were alive with energy on March 16th as the British-Ukrainian Aid team took on the Barcelona Marathon 2025, running to support Ukrainian defenders on their road to recovery. Hu...