40 Years. 40 Miles. Countless First Steps.

On September 6, 1986, at just four years old, my life changed forever when I lost my right leg above the knee. I don't remember life before amputation. I grew up learning how to walk, run, play sports, and eventually raise a family with a prosthetic leg.

Forty years later, I'm celebrating that anniversary the best way I know how—by giving back.

On September 6, 2026, my goal is to walk 40 miles in a single day. Every step I take is for someone who is just beginning their own journey after limb loss and wondering if life will ever feel normal again.

As the founder of the Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group and through my work helping amputees every day, I've seen firsthand how something as simple as a worn-out prosthetic liner, a pair of prosthetic socks, or a broken prosthetic foot can keep someone from working, caring for their family, or even leaving their home.

Unfortunately, insurance doesn't always cover everything an amputee needs, and many people simply can't afford these essential items.

That's where you come in.

Every dollar raised through this campaign will go directly toward helping amputees regain their mobility by providing prosthetic liners, socks, feet, and other essential prosthetic supplies when financial barriers stand in the way.

Mobility is more than walking. It's independence. It's confidence. It's returning to work. It's playing with your kids. It's living life without unnecessary limitations.

Whether you donate $10 or $1,000, you are helping someone take another step toward independence.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping me turn 40 years of my journey into hope for someone else's.

Together, let's make every mile count.

40 Years. 40 Miles. Countless First Steps.

Forty years ago, losing my leg changed my life. On September 6, I'll walk 40 miles so someone else can get theirs back.