POWER ON WITH LIMB LOSS
Working Together to Gain Independence and Happiness!
Each year in the United States 180,000 people become amputees.
Our purpose is to make sure that everyone gets the support they need. We partner with and support amputees and others with limb loss in our community by providing three main service programs.
2024 DISCOVER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2024 DISCOVER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
We are happy to welcome you all back to the 2024 Discover Conference! Registration is now open!
Each year we strive to make this event better than the last and this year is no exception. Motivational speaker, athlete and pilot, Jessica Cox, will be joining us as as this years Keynote speaker! This is a presentation you will not want to miss.
Amputee Peer Visits
We are Amputee Coalition and Ampower Certified visitors and Peer Visitor Trainers. Amputee peer visitors can consult with pre-amputees and/or amputees (and their families) at hospitals or clincs. This provides support and camaraderie from someone who has first-hand knowledge of what it is like to be an amputee.
Outdoor Events & Challenges
Through trying and overcoming physical challenges we gain new awareness of our mental and physical abilities and grow our potential. The advice we give to people every day is keep moving. From daily actives like walking or gardening to scheduled events like the mud run, surf trips, all help to further our progress and maintain a positive outlook.
Monthly Support Meetings
Come join us at one of our monthly support group meetings and see what we're all about! If you would like you can always call or message Paula to set up a time to meet one-on-one beforehand.
Discovering Our Potential
Created around those with limb loss or physical challenges, our Annual Discover Conference is our largest event and an amazing opportunity for amputees and their families, and support groups to come together and lift one another up. We shine light on our accomplishments challenge ourselves to reach new goals and overcome new activities.
UO BioMechanics Lab developing a new Prosthetic foot that can walk and run!
Our Organization
Founded by Paula Free in 2016, Power On With Limb Loss is dedicated to improving the lives of amputees in Oregon and beyond through community support and adaptive outdoor activities that build strength and resilience.
Power On With Limb Loss 501c3 tax-exempt organization.
Our Tax ID number is #81-3671544.
From left to right: Michelle Torkelson, Kevin Cordoza, and founder Paula Free. All three of us are certified peer visitors!
Give Potential
Our participants strive to reach new levels of endurance, strength and resilience every opportunity they get. Year’s ago when I was in a motorcycle accident I faced similar life changes that forced me to not only discover new ways to do things but also new ways to challenge myself to do anything without limitations. Without generous private donations, grants and sponsorships our program would lack the necessary resources to support our inspiring experiences.
We invite you to make an impact in the lives of individuals discovering their potential with a gift.
Together, We Power On!
Joe (left) and Paula (right) learning to surf with AmpSurf!