“It’s Just an Arm” – Logan Aldridge
Did you know? April is Limb Loss Awareness Month! More than 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference, and more than 28 million are at risk of amputation surgery. Approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States each year. We love being a part of this community of resilient people and so that’s […]
2021 Retreat Applications Now Open!
Our 2021 retreat applications for young men and women who face limb difference are now open! This year we will be hosting our Beautifully Flawed Retreat for young women and our Forge Retreat for young men at the same time this October in Del Mar, California. Although the two retreats will coincide, they are two separate events so that […]
An Amputee Inspired to Serve: Meet Kelly Wood
On the morning of July 10, 2019, Kelly Wood was riding his motorcycle to his new job in downtown Dallas unaware of what changes were about to happen. Moments later, he was caught in a seven-car pileup where his left leg was caught between a car and his bike. After a day of surgeries, the […]
Kicking Off Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month and Friends of Bethany is thrilled that organizations and people across the world are celebrating this important topic. For the last 10 years, this special month has been raising the visibility of amputation, amputees, and the resources and programs serving them. In the United States, there are an estimated […]
WATCH: 2020 The Forge Highlights
Wish you were here! Watch the video highlights from The Forge Retreat 2020: Want to see more of The Forge? Check out more photos and videos on social media! https://youtu.be/2nclN6JCtQo Check out other inspiring stories Make Incredible Things Happen Help further our mission and programs that support young people living with limb difference or those who’ve experienced traumatic limb […]
Interview: Adam Dirks & Mike Coots Reflect on The Forge
Our very first retreat for young men with limb difference, The Forge, just wrapped up about a month ago and we are still in awe of what an incredible experience it was for all who were involved! Two of the key players who made this retreat possible were Adam Dirks and Mike Coots. Adam is not […]
Celebrating Our First Men’s Retreat
On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Friends of Bethany team, board members, event trainers and doctors, and the staff of the Makanalani Retreat Center in Kilauea, Hawaii, gathered to welcome the attendees of the very first Forge Retreat. The skies opened after weeks of rain to shine down the most beautiful and pristine weather for five […]