Ambassadors
Let yourself be inspired by the stories that motivate us to keep doing our very best every day to improve the lives and mobility of people who have lost a leg.
These are the stories of people who have found the motivation and the strength to start over, to take their lives into their own hands and transform them into something precious and unique.
Steven Mosqueda
Steven Mosqueda, born and raised in Riverside, California, has a deep love for basketball. Even after losing his leg due to a car accident at the age of 22, he didn’t give up on his passion for the game. Despite facing this traumatic experience, Steven is still grateful for his ability to move, be independent, and push himself to achieve his goals. Today, Steven is one of the core members of a non-profit basketball team called Amp1 Basketball, which includes four other individuals living with limb loss. The team is devoted to inspiring, educating, and motivating anyone they encounter.
DiscoverBill Zabelny
Bill Zabelny had a childhood dream of becoming a professional hockey player and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he was involved in a car accident at the age of 12, which resulted in the loss of his right leg. Despite facing a challenging situation, Bill refused to abandon his passion for hockey. He worked hard and remained determined, and eventually, his dreams became a reality. In 2001, he began playing standing amputee ice hockey at an international level for Team USA, where he became a four-time silver medalist. In recognition of his achievements, Bill was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the United States and Canada. Today, both locations display permanent artifacts of Bill’s prosthetic leg.
Since his time with Team USA, Bill has written the award winning book titled “A Man’s Legacy: The Chronicles of Bill Zabelny”. He still leads an active lifestyle and plays ice hockey three times a week, which shows his undying passion for the sport. Along with ice hockey, he enjoys rollerblading and playing pickleball, which keep him physically fit. He also visits the gym and practices Pilates to maintain his strength and flexibility. These activities contribute not only to his physical well-being but also bring him joy and fulfillment.
Bill’s story serves as a true inspiration to all those dreams and aspirationswho have .
DiscoverAlan Fonteles
At only 21 days of life, both Alan’s legs were amputated after septicemia. He got his first prosthetics when he was nine months old. Alan wanted to run, so his mother asked if her son could train with the others athletes. He began running with wooden prostheses and used to bleed during practice but his passion was more powerful, he learnt to work through the pain. At the 2012 Paralympics in London he won gold in the T44 200m and on July 2013 he became the world’s fastest double-amputee athlete.
DiscoverMiroslav Motejzík
In 2010, Miroslav was involved in a car accident and as a result, his left leg was amputated below the knee. Using ALPS liners has increased his confidence, whether it’s riding his mountain bike, hiking or skiing. Miroslav is really active and he motivates others every day.
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