Onelegbell

In 2011, life as I knew it was changed forever. I was involved a traumatic motorcycle accident. My left leg was amputated above the knee, skull crushed and a metal plate added, my back broken and so many other issues. After having to get my leg re-amputated due to nerve damage, the road to recovery was needless to say long and hard. Quickly the realization that I would no longer be able to continue doing what I loved most - being a Crane and Heavy Equipment Operator - became clear. I refused to let my accident get in the way of enjoying life, focused on family and friends and found a passion for helping others who have also gone through the loss of a limb. In 2013 I bought a new set of Callaway clubs looking to get back into the game, knowing it just wouldn’t quite be the same.  Through the game of golf, I met new friends who, like me, live with a disability and really found golf to be a great outlet for fun and friendships.  Fast forward to 2018, I had the privilege of becoming the Vice Captain of the USA ParaGolf team. I am proud to be a part of and support the Never Say Never Foundation, local Amputee Support groups, Amputee Coalition Advocate, and participate in various adaptive golf clinics for people with disabilities,  a brand advocate for Ottobock, the  Director of the Cairns Cup CIC., Callaway Adaptive Team, and Callaway ambassador.  

According to the CDC, over 50 million or approximately one out of five Americans live with a disability.  Adaptive Golf is more than just a game; it offers camaraderie, a social network with full support and an opportunity to better yourself in the game.  Golf has moved into stage 2 of getting approved for the Paralympics Games.  There is a lot of work to be done in order to gain approval by the International Paralympics Committee. I am so fortunate to be a part of this effort.  If you want to support myself and or the USA ParaGolf Team please contact me about becoming your Brand Ambassador or Sponsorship Opportunities at onelegbell@gmail.com