Marathon bombings survivor and dancer Adrianne Haslet-Davis, determined to triumph over tragedy, has become a driving force behind the Limbs for Life Foundation, which is taking part in #GivingTuesday today for the first time.
Haslet-Davis, 34, who lost her lower left leg in the April 15, 2013, blasts but returned to dancing, says in a promotional video: "Giving someone a prosthetic is giving them back control of their life. Give the gift of mobility. Give the gift of independence. Give a limb for life."
Shelley Dutton, development director of the Oklahoma City-based organization, said, "Her influences and willingness to be there and support Limbs for Life has been phenomenal.
"Adrianne has been willing to help, offering her time and energy for the campaign. Currently we just went over the $20,000 mark through our online site and we're getting more donations through the mail," said Dutton.
Typically, prosthetics range from $15,000 to $100,000. The Limbs for Life Foundation, with 235 amputees waiting for replacement limbs, promises "every $2,500 will fund another limb for an amputee on our waiting list," Dutton told the Herald.
To see the video and to donate, visit www.limbsforlife.org.
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