No, not that kind of pole dancing. These amputees are para pole athletes, who compete in a fast-rising international sport that’s on track to gain Olympic status. There aren’t that many limb-different pole dancers out there yet, but their ranks are rapidly growing. What’s the appeal? According to several amputee pole dancing champs, the sport helped them rediscover joy in their bodies after limb loss. Here’s how. MORE
Fast Company Hunter Woodhall Gets Back to Business
When COVID put the Paralympics on hold, world-class sprinter Hunter Woodhall didn’t need long to figure out how to rechannel his energy. He launched a new company. He bought a new house. He whipped up new content for his massive YouTube audience. And he didn’t worry about the stuff he couldn’t control. With the Tokyo Games back on the calendar, Woodhall’s refocused on running—and on winning gold.MORE
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Worthy Causes: Victoria Hand Project This Canadian nonprofit is leveraging 3D printing and community know-how to improve lives for amputees on four continents.MORE
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