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Fendryk takes his Next Step
Sherwood Fendryk, 23, was a 2007 graduate of Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT and captain of the wrestling team. In July 2007, Sherwood was severely injured in a motorcycle accident in upstate New York. He suffered a collapsed lung, broken ribs, removal of his spleen, and eventually doctors had to amputate his left leg below the knee.
With the help of family, friends, and his school community he has begun his road to recovery. He has joined the Adaptive Adventures Skiing program, a 501(c) 3, mobile, non-resort based organization that works hard to "bring programs to people" rather than "people to programs."
See Sherwood being casted for his new prosthesis and his new running foot. Click here...
Competitive Spirit
Eight-year-old girls typically focus their energy on such pursuits as attending birthday parties, practicing gymnastics or fretting over third-grade mathematics. But for Olivia Hinsey-Langlais, now 14, thoughts turned to a life-threatening disease compounded by a life-altering decision. To read more, please click here...
Amputee Golfers Tee Off for Cancer Program
Justin Laverdiere looked like a real pro behind the wheel of a golf cart. Driving from hole to hole with a wide grim across his face, he was a portrait of youthful mischief. At age 14, having already experienced more highs and lows than others three times his age, he was truly having the time of his life. Sadly, this would be the only occasion his parents ever saw him behind the wheel of a vehicle. To read more, please click here...
'Star Wars' Arm Opens Up New World for NH Amputee
GILFORD – A state-of-the-art robotic arm being developed at DEKA Research and Development in Manchester has enabled double amputee Chuck Hildreth to perform feats he never thought he would be able to accomplish again.To read more, please click here...
After a Loss, A Shared Strength
Gerald Scandiffio knows that losing a limb is devastating. One of his legs was amputated 17 years ago, and he can tell you what it feels like to lie in a hospital bed staring at a fearful and uncertain future.To read more, please click here...
Saving Monica
She had just given birth and was full of joy. Then a deadly bacteria began ravaging her body, triggering a frantic race to keep her alive. But at what cost? To read this two part story featured in Boston Globe magazine, please click here...
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