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Serving Oregon & Beyond

Power On With Limb Loss

In the United States, over 5.6 million people are living with limb loss or limb difference.

Power On With Limb Loss connects amputees and individuals with limb difference to peer support, community, and the resources they need to live life to the fullest.

10th Annual Discover Conference

JOIN US ON MAY 2ND, 2026

Enjoy fun activities, inspiring speakers, and having lunch with great people!

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Our Mission:

To ensure no one navigates this journey alone. We partner with amputees and individuals with limb difference in our community, empowering them through three core service programs — right here in Eugene, Oregon.

CORE SERVICE PROGRAMS

Programs Built for the Amputee Community

Every program at Power On With Limb Loss is designed around one idea: that lived experience is the most powerful support system there is.

Peer Visitor Program

Get matched with a certified peer visitor — an amputee who has walked this road and wants to help you navigate yours. Visits are one-on-one, confidential, and on your schedule.

Learn more & request a visitor →

Support Group Meetings

Monthly gatherings in Eugene, Salem, and Portland — plus virtual options. A space to share, listen, and connect with others who understand. No agenda, just community.

Find a meeting near you →

Adaptive Activities

From adaptive skiing to rock climbing, kayaking to 5Ks — we believe activity is medicine. Our events prove to every participant that there's nothing they can't do.

See upcoming events →

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Our Community

Since our founding, we’ve been committed to reaching every amputee in our community — ensuring they have access to peer support, education, and the resources they need to thrive.

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ANNUAL DISCOVER CONFERENCES

100+

AMPUTEES SUPPORTED

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MEETING LOCATIONS STATEWIDE

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PEER-LED, COMMUNITY-POWERED

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MEET OUR FOUNDER

Hi, I'm Paula Free.

"A peer visitor challenged me to do any and everything I had done before losing my foot. I wanted every amputee to have that same experience."

Following a motorcycle accident in 2011, Paula chose to have her foot amputated. The fear she felt in those early days was transformed by a single conversation with a peer visitor — and that spark of hope became the foundation of Power On With Limb Loss.

Today, Paula has run over 30 5K races, completed the Eugene Half Marathon into Hayward Field, and led teams of 25+ amputees through events like the Dirty Dash mud run. She is a double-certified peer visitor for AMPower and the Amputee Coalition, and a certified peer visitor trainer.

UPCOMING

Events & Programs

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MAY

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10th Annual - Discover Conference

Come and join us for our 10th Annual Discover Conference in Springfield, Oregon. We will have speakers, events & activities, and lunch!

Learn More & Register Free

Multnomah County - Support Meeting

Our support group meetings are relaxed, welcoming spaces where amputees, individuals with limb difference, and their families come together. There’s no pressure, no formal agenda — just people who understand what you’re going through.

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Marion County - Support Meeting

Our support group meetings are relaxed, welcoming spaces where amputees, individuals with limb difference, and their families come together. There’s no pressure, no formal agenda — just people who understand what you’re going through.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Power Someone's Journey

Since our founding, we’ve been committed to reaching every amputee in our community — ensuring they have access to peer support, education, and the resources they need to thrive.

Tax Deductible • DAF Direct Accepted • Secure Giving