The Cause:

As an endurance athlete, Mark has a passion for seeing others become or remain physically active. Through Amputee Blade Runners (ABR), he heard about Samuel (below) and his love of sports. Inspired by Samuel's drive to run just as long and as hard as his teammates, Mark knew he had to get involved with ABR. He wanted to do something to help future ABR grant recipients achieve and maintain their physically active livestyles, just as Samuel's sports prosthetics have helped him stay active.

Mark met Samuel and his family on their recent trip to Nashville, and got to share the news that Samuel was his inspiration for choosing to fundraise for Amputee Blade Runners!

The Need:

The cost for Amputee Blade Runners to provide someone with a running leg is around $3,000. Mark's goal is to raise $12,000 to provide four (4) more amputees the chance to become or remain physically active! Running and sports legs are essential for amputees to live active lives. For instance, Samuel was feeling significant pain with his old legs. He even had to wear a helmet while playing sports due to instability. Now with his sports legs, Samuel is pain free! He no longer wears a helmet, which has boosted his confidence with friends and teammates.

Mollyanne and Alex:

About Mark:

Mollyanne and Alex are two ABR athletes who will be receiving a running prosthetic thanks in part to your donations! Alex is from Metarie, Louisiana and is looking forward to competing in track & field. Mollyanne is from Bentonville, Arkansas and is currently training to run a half marathon!Please consider graciously supporting Amputee Blade Runners!Mark is an endurance athlete, avid triathalon competitor, and an active participant in the East Nashville Running Club. He is the co-founder and COO of SnapShot Interactive, a digital agency in Nashville, TN.Amputee Blade Runners is 501(c)3 organization that provides free running and sports prosthetics to amputees seeking an active lifestyle. Health insurance covers only the cost of walking legs, which are not suitable for running or sports. Over the past three and a half years, Amputee Blade Runners has helpd 67 amputees realize their dreams of becoming or remaining active.or