Thanks for visiting my website. Since being on CBS' Survivor Vanuatu, I've been involved in all kinds of stuff, much of which is showcased here. I'm hoping this site will provide insight as to what is going on in my life - but more significantly, my wish is that amputees visit and be encouraged in some way, much like I was early on as a new amputee reaching for inspiration. I found much of that inspiration through stories of others on the internet. If you happen to be a member of the elite group of us who have a fake leg or other limb, check out Amputee Resource Depot. This tab has information about my strategies as an amputee, and please peruse the Links tab to delve further.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page and click on the image to view a web-documentary featuring myself in
a segment about the incredible amputee support group
Stumps-R-Us!
If you're looking for straight Survivor stuff - that is here too, as well as what I've been doing as a speaker, author and athlete. If you have any questions ranging from specifics about prosthetic components to what events are coming up, feel free to drop me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!
-Chad
Click to view video
Each year approximately 185,000 people in
the United States undergo amputation because of disease or injury.
Between 2001 and the end of 2007, an additional 1000 service men and
women have lost limbs in training or in combat in Afghanistan, Iraq, or
other areas of conflict.
Many
amputees find help and encouragement from loved ones and from support
groups, including one with a refreshingly irreverent approach to
helping its members. Begun in 1988 by founder and so-called "Chief
Stump" Dan Sorkin, the group's main requirement for membership is a
sense of humor.
Click on the image to view a December web-documentary featuring Chad in a segment about his involvement in this super amputee support group Stumps-R-Us!
Gold medal for Slopestyle , USASA Nationals , Copper Mt., CO
