The Given Limb Foundation
In the U.S., over 600 military men and women who have put their lives on the line for their country have returned from the Iraq war as amputees
The Given Limb Foundation is a non-profit organization established to help improve the lives of persons with amputations or diminished use of their limbs. The foundation seeks to support amputees throughout the world, from the members of our military who have given limbs in service to our country to victims of land mines in under-developed countries.
Current Initiatives
Caregiver Training Supported by GLF
The Given Limb Foundation funded a grant to the Amputee Coalition of America to develop training for caregivers tending to military amputees in the Veterans Affairs system. The need for training and support for the caregivers was proven by a survey conducted as part of the grant which showed that caregivers spend over 44 hours per week in their duties and that over 75% have no additional support in their efforts. Many of these caregivers also have full time jobs in addition to their caregiving responsibilities. A caregiver peer visitor training program was launched in 20 of the 22 VA Amputation and Polytrauma Network Sites and Regional Amputation Centers. The training focused on skills such as how to reduce physical injuries and complaints, including how to transfer, lift, and bathe without causing injury, as well as how the caregivers can tap into the support resources available to them. GLF is proud to have supported this effort, which helps our wounded military as well as those who care for them. >read more.
GLF Helps a Wounded Warrior Kayak
GLF provided Carl, a wounded serviceman, with a TRS Hammerhead which allowed him to easily attach his prosthetic arm to a kayak paddle. >read more.
Sean M. Cumings Memorial Scholarship
We are proud to announce the Sean Michael Cumings Memorial Scholarship, which will enable children to attend the Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for children with limb differences. >read more.
Device Design
The Given Limb Foundation has helped amputees who desire adaptive devices for their prosthetics so that they can return to activities that are important to them. >read more.
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