'Having my leg removed years after being blown up in Afghanistan was a saving grace'

'It never functioned again. Then the chronic pain came in - I was at breaking point' ...
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Milestone in survivors: Alberto Ávila, paralympic athlete, contestant in the new edition of the reality show

Alberto Ávila is an influencer, Paralympic athlete, and when Survivors 2026 starts in March, he will be the first contestant ...

Surfer Who Lost Leg in 'Crazy' Shark Attack Returns to Sport 18 Months Later with Prosthetic Limb

“I lost my leg but I didn’t lose surfing," said Kai McKenzie, who had his right leg amputated above the knee following the ...
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Surfer Returns To The Sport With Prosthetic Leg After Losing His In Shark Attack

Image via Getty Images A surfer in Australia is returning to the sport despite losing his leg in a shark attack. Nothing, not even something traumatizing like that, could keep him from the sea. The ...
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Subway conductor helping children with limb loss at home and overseas

Last October, Carrasquillo traveled to Zambia with the Limb Kind Foundation, a nonprofit that provides prosthetics for children with limb loss.

Flood-prone areas could see worse flooding as storm debris clogs drains ahead of rain

With up to two inches of rain expected this weekend, areas that typically flood could see even worse conditions.
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He was paralyzed 4 years ago. On Sunday, he'll take on the Austin Marathon

Eventually, he was brought to an intensive care unit, and doctors confirmed he was paralyzed from the neck down. After eight ...