“The original idea of the organization was to provide that kind of assistance as well as increasing the population’s awareness of amputees and limb loss and limb difference, and then we expanded from there.” said Lashauna Smedley, International Liaison of the Limb Care Foundation. “Now we’re a global organization and the mission is expanded as well to be an organization that provides the advocacy and the education, the financial assistance to us-based patients, the education, the scholarships for us-based students. We’ve also branched out and started providing donations for amputees abroad as well as mobility equipment and fabrication equipment for partner organizations abroad.”

One of the key initiatives of Limb Care Foundation is the Prosthetic Summer Camp, which offers a unique opportunity for high school and middle school students to explore the field of limb prosthetics and other amputee related professions. Through hands-on activities, participants will learn about the latest surgical procedures for amputees and gain insights into advancements in commercial prosthetics. The camp also provides a platform for students to interact with amputees, prosthetists, therapists, and other healthcare providers, allowing them to gain invaluable knowledge and first-hand experiences.