CNN will be selecting their 2010 top 10 CNN hereos in September. Please follow the link and check out the piece they did on AmpSurf. I believe Dana truly is a hero - he not only helps hundreds of injured soldiers, disabled vets and local adults & children with disabilities every year, but hey - he got me up on a surf board on one leg!!!  http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/05/13/cnnheroes.****s.amputee.surfing/index.html

Please recommend and share this link with others. If Ampsurf is picked in the top 10, CNN will donate $25k. If Ampsurf is picked as the #1 hero, they will donate $100k! PLEASE let CNN know you like the story. PLEASE recommend it to as many friends as possible. AmpSurf could really use this money to keep the wonderful programs it offers going! PLEASE vote!

We have 8 spots left for participants in our August 14th clinic in Pismo Beach, CA. Please go to www.ampsurf.org to apply. Would love to see you there! 

Morocco is a beautiful country. As a point of interest, I have found the people of this culture very respectful of disabled people. I have been blessed by strangers on the street and people do not stare. (They look, bless you, and move on... no rude questions or comments and they stand out of your way to let you pass.) I have traveled all over the world on one leg and this has been one of the most comfortable in terms of the people. They may not be set up in their ancient buildings and streets to ADA standards Americans are used to, but I have been treated extremely well.

Please join us for a lot of fun and a great cause.... 

www.winewavesandbeyond.com/events.php

AmpSurf Director and Founder, Dana C. has recently been acknowledged as a CNN Hero and deserved to win this award. I am so proud of him. Please check out the CNN link below and recommend this video to others - post it on your FB page, Twitter, or e-mail the link to your friends & family... He so deserves this recognition! Just hit the "Recommend" button and add it to your Facebook or e-mail it. We are a small start up Non-Profit offering FREE lessons to disabled / wounded Vets, firefighters, police officers and local adults & kids with disabilities to learn to surf! The more "hits' and "likes" and "recommends" we get  - the better our chances of additional recognition!

www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/

 Thanks my >4 friends!!!!!! (-: 

I posted this earlier about a new amputee who could use our support, and no one has posted to Sandy's site. She has Squamous cell carcinoma and had a Hemi-Pelvectomy 3 weeks ago. She could use some encouraging words right now. I notice many people here these days seem to post their own status/ situation, but rarely comment/give words of encouragement to others.... Really? Are we that self-absorbed? Why not start looking around the site at the other members and offer some words of encouragement rather than just look to get it from others on your own posts? Giving can feel as good as receiving if not better... try it! 

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From 4 days ago... 

Sandy's Mom asked me to thank you all for your support since Sandy joined Less Than Four just a couple of weeks ago after her Hemi-Pelvectomy. I have sad news: the cancer has metastasized. I have been talking with Sandy (pictured below) as a peer counselor and can tell you she is a wonderful, strong and very brave lady. She is still fighting on and determined to fight. Please email / post your prayers, positive thoughts and encouragement on her page (search "Sandy" under "People". Her Mom or Bro-in Law Dan will show them to her. I am humbled by Sandy's strength and am reminded to live in gratitude for every day I have on this earth. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqXj1YJHUio

www.disabledandproductive.com/2010/04/14...

A joint production for BBC London and the Discovery Channel need a European or British Amputee that has a great story of athleticism - any sport. They are doing a three part production on the human body.  Part two is on the body's incredible adaptability. Please contact me and I will forward your info. 

www.ksby.com/news/ampsurf-teaches-people...

Be sure to click on the video symbol to see live action of amputees enjoying the healing powers of the ocean. There is a short (15 sec. commercial first.. sorry) 

www.ampsurf.org

Sign up on our website for an upcoming clinic. You'll have the time of your life!